The Samifo Centre, led by director Giancarlo Santone, stands as Europe’s only publicly funded clinic specifically treating trauma and PTSD in refugees, offering comprehensive healthcare and psychological support to those fleeing violence worldwide.
Working with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services, the Research Program on Children and Adversity at Boston College, led by Dr. Theresa Betancourt, is pioneering a program in Maine to support Afghan refugee families, addressing trauma and promoting mental well-being through culturally sensitive interventions.
Through antenatal care, skilled deliveries, and community health workers, Medical Teams International has achieved four years of zero maternal deaths in Tanzanian refugee camps, offering a model for other countries.
The International Medical Corps team provides critical support to thousands of displaced people at a health clinic in Renk, South Sudan.
Uganda’s refugee policy presents a unique example to the world: refugees are welcomed to the country, they are given land and are provided with basic services. They enjoy freedom of movement – although they do not receive Ugandan citizenship.