Recent projects of our emergency response

Basic Life Support Training for Ambulance Drivers in Dohuk

Target country/region: Kurdish region of Iraq, Dohuk

Period: from June 2022

In order to expand their scope of action, we train the drivers of the Dohuk region in Basic Life Support measures in cooperation with local authorities.
Drivers of ambulances in the Kurdish part of Iraq usually do not receive any medical training and often cannot provide first aid.

Mobile Crisis Response Makerspace Ukraine

Target country/region: Ukraine

Period: from May 2022

A mobile makerspace, equipped with tools, consumables, and artisans, supports local partner organizations in Ukraine to find solutions to the many infrastructural problems brought about by Russia's war of aggression.

Emergency Response in Ukraine

Target country/region: Ukraine

Period: from February 2022

Our medical team is in Ukraine evacuating patients from endangered areas to safe hospitals in Western Ukraine or neighboring countries. We also support with the delivery of medical material.

Field hospital al-Hol Camp

Destination country/region: Northeast Syria

Period: from March 2019

We operate a field hospital in the al-Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria. The supply situation for the approximately 70,000 residents in the camp, designed for 20,000 people, is desolate. We support the local health structures in providing care for the camp.

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Emergency call center al-Hol Camp

Destination country/region: Northeast Syria, al-Hol Camp

Period: from March 2019

By setting up and financing an emergency call center (Operation Desk) together with our partner organization, the Kurdish Red Crescent, we were able to significantly improve coordination between medical facilities and with hospitals inside and outside the camp. As a result, patients are treated more quickly at the appropriate health center and their resources are used more effectively and efficiently.