Nederlands
HealthNet TPO in The Netherlands
Being a knowledge driven Dutch NGO, HealthNet TPO works on the sustainable (re)construction and rehabilitation of health care in areas disrupted by war or disaster. Although the Netherlands is not a ‘developing country’ or ‘fragile state’, HealthNet TPO also executes some projects here. In this case it is not about rebuilding or improving Dutch health structures, but it is about doing scientific research on for example mental health among migrants and refugees in the Netherlands. HealthNet TPO was asked by COA (Central Office Asylum seekers) to think about how asylum seekers with inappropriate behavior can be helped in refugee camps.
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Our head quarter is also established in the Netherlands, where 35 employees provide support and guidance to over 2500 staff in the project countries.
The Netherlands
HealthNet TPO is involved in scientific research on mental health of migrants and refugees in the Netherlands, and developing a methodology for special refugee reception.
Research
Research is necessary to create a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that cause the needs and (health) problems of individuals and communities living in fragile states and low income countries. Research in this context needs to be participative and action and solution oriented to produce the options for action and the evidence for specific interventions. The production of evidence is only the first step towards the application and implementation of sound health policies. Research within HealthNet TPO is also used to develop procedures to translate knowledge in activities that change health policies. Read more...
