scholarly journals Impact of the Refugee Crisis on the Greek Healthcare System: A Long Road to Ithaca

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ourania Kotsiou ◽  
Panagiotis Kotsios ◽  
David Srivastava ◽  
Vaios Kotsios ◽  
Konstantinos Gourgoulianis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severe Disease ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Point Of Entry ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Essential Contribution

Greece is the country of “Xenios Zeus”, the Ancient Greek god of foreigners and hospitality; however, it is also the main point of entry to Europe. Since the beginning of 2014, 1,112,332 refugees crossed the borders of Greece. Overall, 33,677 children and adolescent refugees sought asylum in Greece from 2013 to 2017, while 57,042 refugees are currently being hosted. The rapid entry of refugees into Greece raised the critical issue of health policy. The Greek National Health Service (NHS) faces many challenges. Adequate economic and human support is essential if this situation is to be managed successfully. However, Greece still bears the burden of the economic downturn since 2009. In fact, the crisis led to shortages in crucial equipment, and unmet health needs for both locals and refugees. The NHS deals with traumatic experiences, as well as cultural and linguistic differences. Overcrowded reception centers and hotspots are highly demanding and are associated with severe disease burden. This highlights the importance of guidelines for medical screening, healthcare provision, and a well-managed transition to definitive medical facilities. Furthermore, non-governmental organizations make an essential contribution by ensuring appropriate support to refugee minors, especially when they experience poor access to the NHS.

scholarly journals Rapid health evaluation in migrant peoples in transit through Darien, Panama: Protocol for a multi-method qualitative and quantitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Gabster ◽  
Monica Jhanigmal ◽  
Jennifer Toller Erausquin ◽  
Jose Antonio Suarez ◽  
Justo Emilio Pinzon-Espinosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Drastic Increase ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
In Transit

Abstract Background: The world is currently unprepared to deal with a the drastic increase in global migration. There is an urgent need to develop programs to protect the well being and health of migrant peoples. Increased population movement is already evident throughout the Americas as exemplified by the rising number of migrant peoples that pass through the Darien neotropical moist broadleaf forest along the border region between Panama and Colombia. The transit of migrant peoples through this area has an increase in the last years. In 2021 an average of 9,400 people entered the region per month compared to 2,000-3,500 people monthly in 2019. Along this trail, there is no access to healthcare, food provision, potable water, or housing. To date, much of what is known about health needs and barriers to healthcare within this population is based on journalistic reports and anecdotes. There is a need for a comprehensive approach to assess the healthcare needs migrant peoples in transit. This study aims to describe demographic characteristics, mental and physical health status and needs, and experiences of host communities, and to identify opportunities to improve healthcare provision to migrant peoples in transit in Panama. Study design and methods: This multi-method study will include qualitative (n=70) and quantitative (n=520) components. The qualitative component includes interviews with migrant peoples in transit, national and international non-governmental organizations and agencies based in Panama. The quantitative component is a rapid epidemiological study which includes a questionnaire and four clinical screenings: mental health, sexual and reproductive health, general and tropical medicine, and nutrition. Conclusion: This study will contribute to a better understanding of the health status and needs of migrant peoples in transit through Darien, Panama. Findings will be used to allocate resources and provide targeted healthcare interventions for migrant peoples in transit through Darien, Panama.

scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS: uma análise do Programa de Volta Para Casa

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Andréia Cristina Barreto ◽  
Raquel Garcia Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Development Programs ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Management Evaluation ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Technical Character ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Social Management

Desenhado em torno do tema da avaliação da política da criança e do adolescente, o presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os principais resultados encontrados na pesquisa de mestrado sobre a parceria entre Estado e Organizações Não Governamentais (ONGs) na execuçãodo programa De Volta Para Casa. Para a análise do problema apresentado, foi feita uma pesquisa qualitativa, com a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas, e uma minuciosa análise documentaldos relatórios de gestão dos anos de 2008 a 2010. Conforme mostra a pesquisa, as dificuldades na gestão, especialmente no monitoramento e avaliação, interferem diretamente na qualidade das ações e nos resultados alcançados. Os dados apontam que as atividades de avaliação têm importância significativa nos problemas de gerenciamento das políticas e programas sociais. Além disso, sinalizam a complexidade do tema da avaliação no campo social, especialmente, no seu carátertécnico/instrumental para atuação na prática.Palavras-chave: Gestão Social; Avaliação; Organizações Não GovernamentaisEVALUATION OF PUBLIC POLICIES: An analysis of the Program “De Volta Para Casa” (Back Home)Abstract: Developed around the theme of politics evaluation of the children and adolescent, the present article has as an objective to introduce the best results found in master degrees research around the theme of partnerships between Government and Non-governmental Organizations(ONGS) in the execution of the program “De Volta Para Casa” (Back Home). For the analysis of the mentioned issue, it was made a qualitative research, with semi-structural interviews, and a strong documental analysis of the 2008 to 2010 management reports. As the research shows thedifficulties in the management, specially in rating and monitoring impact directly on the quality of the actions and in the achieved results. The data shows that the activities of evaluation have significative importance at the problems of management of the politics and social development programs. Beyond that they show the complexity of the subject of evaluation in the social field, particularly in its technical character / instrumental in practice Keywords: Social management, Evaluation, Non-Governmental Organizations.

Livestock and learning: evaluation of a prototype 3D virtual learning environment for livestock practitioners in India and Bolivia

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yibo Lin ◽  
Claire Heffernan ◽  
Kim Thomson ◽  
Louise Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Resource Room ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lead Technology

Livestock are a key asset for the global poor. However, access to relevant information is a critical issue for both livestock development practitioners and the poor themselves. Therefore, the authors describe the development of the 3D Animal Health Resource Room (AHRR), a web-based environment to disseminate educational materials on key animal health and production constraints faced by the poor in Bolivia and India. The aim of the analysis was to explore the applicability and demand for a 3D resource as a ‘lead technology' or if the technology suited ‘lead users' only. The authors tested the 3D AHRR across seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India and Bolivia. The results found that users prioritized the level of interaction or the social experience in the 3D space over content and immersion

Non-governmental organizations as key partners in mental health in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Action Plan

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.

Challenges to immigrant associations and NGOs in contemporary Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos G. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christos Chalkias ◽  
Loukia-Maria Fratsea
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Legal Form ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Migrant Integration ◽  
Concentration Patterns

The paper explores the challenges faced today, in a context of severe economic crisis, by immigrant associations (ΙΜΑs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Greece. The data analysed here was collected between October 2009 and February 2010 and incorporates references to all recorded migration-related social actors operating in Greece. The paper takes into account such indicators as legal form, objectives, financial capacity and geographical range of activity, concluding with a typology of civil society actors dealing with migration issues. This study aims at informing the migration policymaking and migrant integration processes. By a spatial hot-spot clustering of IMAs and NGOs, we also illustrate the concentration patterns of civil society actors in Greece.

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION OF JHANSI CITY, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
BHANUMATI SINGH ◽  
SHREE GANESH ◽  
JAMSHED ZAIDI
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Status

Studies on air pollution in large cities of India showed that ambient air pollution concentrations are at such levels where serious health effects are possible. This paper presents overview on the status of air quality index (AQI) of Jhansi city by using multivariate statistical techniques. This base line data can help governmental and non-governmental organizations for the management of air pollution.

Understanding the Outcomes of Climate Change Campaigns in the Australian Environmental Movement

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Robyn Gulliver ◽  
Kelly S. Fielding ◽  
Winnifred Louis
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Environmental Advocacy ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Collective Response ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Advocacy Network ◽  
Australian Climate

Climate change is a global problem requiring a collective response. Grassroots advocacy has been an important element in propelling this collective response, often through the mechanism of campaigns. However, it is not clear whether the climate change campaigns organized by the environmental advocacy groups are successful in achieving their goals, nor the degree to which other benefits may accrue to groups who run them. To investigate this further, we report a case study of the Australian climate change advocacy sector. Three methods were used to gather data to inform this case study: content analysis of climate change organizations’ websites, analysis of website text relating to campaign outcomes, and interviews with climate change campaigners. Findings demonstrate that climate change advocacy is diverse and achieving substantial successes such as the development of climate change-related legislation and divestment commitments from a range of organizations. The data also highlights additional benefits of campaigning such as gaining access to political power and increasing groups’ financial and volunteer resources. The successful outcomes of campaigns were influenced by the ability of groups to sustain strong personal support networks, use skills and resources available across the wider environmental advocacy network, and form consensus around shared strategic values. Communicating the successes of climate change advocacy could help mobilize collective action to address climate change. As such, this case study of the Australian climate change movement is relevant for both academics focusing on social movements and collective action and advocacy-focused practitioners, philanthropists, and non-governmental organizations.

Community Based 3R Waste Management Strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Bantas Village, Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (09) ◽  
pp. 21041-21049 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Putu Sudana Satria Artha ◽  
Nyoman Utari Vipriyanti ◽  
I Putu Sujana
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Inorganic Waste

Garbage can be interpreted as a consequence of the activities of human life. It is undeniable, garbage will always be there as long as life activities continue to run. Every year, it can be ascertained that the volume of waste will always increase along with the increasing pattern of public consumerism. The landfill which is increasingly polluting the environment requires a technique and management to manage waste into something useful and of economic value, Bantas Village, Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency currently has a Waste Management Site (TPS3R) managed by Non-Governmental Organizations (KSM ) The source of waste comes from Households, Stalls, Restaurant Entrepreneurs, Schools, Offices and Ceremonies which are organic and inorganic waste. The waste management system at Bantas Lestari TPS with 3R system is Reduce (reduction of waste products starts from the source), Reuse (reuse for waste that can be reused) and Recycle (recycling waste) to date it is still running but not optimal. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative with data analysis using SWOT analysis. This study produces a Waste Management Strategy which is the result of research from the management aspect, aspects of human resources and aspects of infrastructure facilities.

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