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An unsafe distance: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on excluded people in England

This rapid health needs assessment attempts to address the gap in knowledge of how COVID-19 is impacting some of the most excluded groups in England, for whom COVID-19 widens the health inequalities they already experience.

Lebanon: DOTW teams delivering emergency aid and psychological support in Beirut

Doctors of the World is responding in Beirut, Lebanon, after a powerful explosion destroyed a large part of the city on 4 August 2020.

“You are doing an amazing job”: Swell of support for DOTW’s helpline team

The advice line has been under pressure as the pandemic creates additional barriers to healthcare and more people need support. We asked our supporters to send a message to the team and the response was incredible.

DOTW calls for UK Government to produce and maintain translated COVID-19 guidance

The lack of translated COVID-19 guidance is putting communities at risk, warns DOTW in a joint letter to the Health and Communities secretaries.

Rohingya refugee crisis: “I want to be educated and become a doctor”

In 2017, Tasmin (not her real name) fled violence and persecution in her home country Myanmar. Today, she is a Rohingya refugee and a volunteer youth educator with Doctors of the World in Bangladesh.

Why we’re asking the PM to reverse the DFID-FCO merger

Doctors of the World UK signs an open letter asking the UK Government to reconsider the DFID-FCO merger, which will hurt the world’s poorest.

Refugee Week: 7 ways you can get involved and support refugees

For Refugee Week 2020 (15-21 June) we’re inviting you to support refugees, especially during this crisis through 7 simple ways. These can all be done at the comfort of your own home inspired by this year’s theme ‘Imagine’.

Refugee Week: “I did not ask to be born in Venezuela”

Can you imagine being forced to flee your home country because of your political views? Emmanuel Serrano is a Venezuelan refugee and policy and advocacy officer at Doctors of the World. He shares his story during Refugee Week.

“I feel privileged to help”: Meet Doctors of the World’s longest-serving volunteer

Fourteen years ago, midwife Bettina Wanninkhof picked up a newspaper article that would kickstart a long and fulfilling career volunteering with Doctors of the World.

Joint letter: UK Government must scrap No Recourse to Public Funds policy

Letter calling for the No Recourse to Public Funds policy to be scrapped amid rising destitution and demand for services.

Everything You Need to Know About How Coronavirus Is Impacting The Homeless During Lockdown

You’ve probably read in the news about the government pledging to house rough sleepers during the Coronavirus crisis. But what does this actually mean and how does it work in practice?