I had the chance to plan and start a health program in the Prazeres community. I gained some experience in the function of the organization.

We identified a significant number of people with serious health problems and we referred them to the Public Health Centres for monitoring and further treatment. We have raised the community interest in health matters.

Being with the people in the favela and potentially altering their lives has offered me an immense satisfaction and the inspiration for further action.

Dr Aris Apostolopoulos, from Greece, started a screening program to identify members of the Prazeres community with chronic health problems, requiring treatment. The members of the community benefited from the presence of a doctor and the screening program. Basic equipment was donated to the community that can be enriched from the future donations.

On this picture he is with Cris, the Coordinator of SAMP