What we do
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides integrative, trauma-informed care to people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma, using therapies such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and plant-based medicine. To increase the impact of AWB’s trauma-healing work, we train volunteer acupuncturists, physicians, nurses, midwives and other health professionals to create sustainable, collaborative programs in their own communities.
OUR FOCUS
At AWB, when we are asked to help, it is because a traumatic event has occurred in the area - natural disaster or human conflict. We are also called to serve in communities where there are high levels of chronic trauma present. Our work focuses on WHY the trauma occurs, more than where it occurs. Our current priorities include:
- Supporting people in complex humanitarian situations as a result of poverty, disasters and violence, forcing many to seek asylum;
- Supporting people who have been significantly affected by war and human conflict;
- Supporting people who have been adversely affected by natural disasters.
OUR APPROACH
In response to locally identified needs, we:
- Provide healthcare professionals with a framework for trauma-informed care using a community clinic, team-based approach;
- Provide material, financial, and personnel support for community-based trauma-relief programs; and
- Provide direct trauma-relief services following acute traumatic events when local healthcare providers ask us to come and support their communities.
Celebrating 20 Years with AWB
