Many refugees endure profound trauma due to war, displacement, perilous migration, and the loss of loved ones. Acupuncture offers a way to alleviate both the immediate and long-term impacts of such stress and trauma. AWB employs community-style ear acupuncture, a simple, safe, and effective technique that helps individuals “reset” their nervous systems, fostering calmness, clarity, and tranquility.
Experiencing relief from chaos enables communities to reclaim hope, determination, and resilience, empowering them to move forward. To achieve this, AWB primarily uses the “NADA protocol,” which involves the placement of five needles on five specific acupuncture points on the ear. The NADA protocol originated in the 1970s, following the civil rights movement, and was developed in the South Bronx, New York, in collaboration with the Black Panther Party. For more information, check out this page.
At AWB Netherlands I had the honor to perform as a team leader, coordinating the Women Only Clinic at the Asylum Seekers Center from COA, at the Galaxy Ship, Amsterdam.
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“The sessions gave me back my peace of mind and a sense of control. It felt as if my body was listening again”. Amr
You can also support AWB NL as part of AWB USA’s Refugee Support Project, by donating directly to AWB USA here.
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