The Refugee Camp Project Palestine Sonya Patel, MS2.

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The Refugee Camp Project Palestine Sonya Patel, MS2

Palestine

Aims of ReCap To increase the awareness of the Palestinian refugee problem Research the mental health status of Palestinian refugee children Understand the needs & health challenges faced by refugees Understand the link between psychosocial status and health Building human resources by motivating medical students to become involved in NGO’s and organisations working in the field of refugee health

PHASE 1 Lectures & Workshops, Al- Quds University

Al-Quds -History of Israel-Palestine conflict -Accountability in international law -Palestinian refugee rights -UNRWA mental health work -Arabic lessons

PHASE 2 Camp Visits, Clinical Rotations, Activities

Camp Visits -Data collection & observation -Speaking with refugees

UNRWA Clinics -Primary care -Acute & Chronic -Antenatal -Vaccinations -Shadowing and data collection

Activities at Children’s Centers -Initially part of research -Dropped from research, but continued to plan activities

The Research Project -CBCLs for children aged 6-18 years -Modified to collect from UNRWA clinics

CHALLENGES Checkpoints & road blocks Palestinian Permits Water Cuts Project Cost

When? Early July to August Where? OPT How much? Housing and in-country travel is covered. Plane ticket, food, etc., are on your own. No visa for US citizens. Cultural concerns? Appropriate dress. No alcohol. Is it safe? Yes… and no. But yes. Well, your mom won’t think so. Logistics

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