Tuesday 4 March 2008

About the Helen Bamber Foundation

'Who We Are'
Exploitation, violence and atrocity are words familiar to all of us. No one likes them, and it’s only natural to shut them out. We are a collective of human rights specialists who respond with compassion and creativity to the legacy of cruelty.

We work with survivors of genocide, torture, trafficking and rape who seek safety and refuge. We draw upon their inner resources, providing them with practical support and treatment to deal with their pasts and build new futures

Our clients are courageous but vulnerable people. The mental scars are expressed through nightmares, horrifying flashbacks and self-loathing. We help to mend what was broken in a safe and supportive environment, where restorative relationships enable survivors to feel whole again.

'What We Do'

Our work with thousands of survivors has taught us to appreciate the differences as well as recognize the similarities in human responses to images and experiences of catastrophic violence and loss. What works for one person may not work for another. Therefore we are flexible and adapt our approach according to the needs of each individual person.

In addition to a small and committed core team of dedicated HBF clinicians we are adept at harnessing and orchestrating the external contributions of solicitors, barristers, doctors, counsellors, social workers and others to deliver legal support, health and psychological care, social welfare and rehabilitation as required. We are committed to best practice, evolving and sharing the most effective treatment methods with other professionals in our field. We also undertake educational and human rights advocacy work at local, regional and national level.

Get Involved:
If you have any questions about the skills we are seeking, or any question about how to support us, please contact: Elizabeth Super on 020 7631 4492 or elizabeth@helenbamber.org

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