Main theme
Access to health care and psychological support
Other relevant themes
Employment, access to education, youth participation and decision-making
Actors involved
Partnerships include Medical Volunteers International, Sistech, GivMed, Africa Advocacy Foundation, Ithaca, Documatism, Vana Ba Afrika, Steps and Velos Youth.
Aims
Through the Mi-Health HIV Partnership, Open Paths Athens aims to improve access to health services for refugees, migrants and their relatives of different origins, focusing on HIV/AIDS.
Description
Through support with expert consultation, knowledge, advice and partnerships with different community-based services, such as educational centres, employment programs, and shelters, Open Athens creates individualised pathways to success. Their work includes a specialist empowerment programme for women aged 18+ who have experienced traumatic events, the ‘Mi-Health HIV partnership’ centred on improving access to health services for those with migrant backgrounds and policy and advocacy related to improving health equality. They additionally provide counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, sexual health, and relationships, as well as HIV care and support, sexual health advice and training, and community-tailored support. With a focus on holistic support and knowledge-sharing, it promotes self-reliance and long-term stability and enhances integration into society of those that they engage with.
Results/ Outcomes
Pending
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