Paediatric Migrant Health in Europe

Children, adolescents and families with migration experiences face unique and often daunting challenges when navigating the healthcare systems in Europe. From specific healthcare needs resulting from their migration journey, to language barriers and unfamiliar healthcare processes, they are often at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving the needed care. Research to address these challenges is essential to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, receives the best possible healthcare. 

Therefore we want to learn your thoughts and experiences in the Mi-CARE project! 

There is also a printable version of the Mi-CARE survey – English (more languages to follow) – in case some respondents do not have access to a mobile device. You can help them by distributing paper copies and copying their answers into the online form later or scan them and send the scans to micare.psp@gmail.com.

Please also download and print our flyers! It would be amazing if you could spread them in places like hospitals, community centres, asylum centres, schools, libraries, or anywhere you think it could reach families and children who may have valuable insights to share with us through our survey.

Currently, flyers are available in English, German, French, Italian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Turkish and Polish. If you need flyers in other languages, feel free to reach out to us at micare.psp@gmail.com.

If you want to know more about the context and background of the Mi-CARE project read our FAQ

MiCare Steering Group

• Ibrahim Alothman: Nurse and medical student in Germany, originally from Syria, focusing on mental health and the effects of trauma and discrimination.
• Farat Ara: UK-based professional with lived experience as a migrant child from Pakistan, advocating for children’s agency within healthcare systems.
• Michael Asonganyi: Social entrepreneur and filmmaker in Norway, originally from Cameroon, raising awareness of social inclusion and integration through his work.
• Leila Bianchi: Paediatrician in Florence, Italy, specialising in infectious diseases and international health, with extensive experience supporting migrant children.
• Julia Brandenberger: Swiss paediatrician and researcher dedicated to improving health equity for migrant children through participatory and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Valentina Burzio: Paediatrician with global health experience, having worked in Italy and on MSF projects in Pakistan, Yemen, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.
• Afona Chernet: Migration expert at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, with academic and professional experience spanning Eritrea, Japan, and Switzerland.
• Farah Kazi: Medical student at the University of Bern, Switzerland, with a strong interest in inclusive healthcare shaped by her family’s migration background from Pakistan.
• Zabihullah Khrosh: Afghan doctor and former professor, now in Italy, working to validate his medical credentials after migrating with his family.
• Shpresa Matmuja: Cultural mediator at Italy’s National Institute for Migration and Poverty, using her teaching background to support migrant children.
• Vian Ronny: Syrian-born biologist and teacher in Germany, advocating for culturally inclusive and stereotype-free healthcare systems.
• Bezawit Sima: Public health expert in Norway, committed to mapping migrant children’s health to support integration and long-term well-being.
• Mariia Teslenko: Ukrainian paediatrician specialising in infectious diseases, now working in Poland after relocating due to the war.
• Veronika Wiemker: Paediatrician-in-training in Germany, focusing on health equity and migration to ensure optimal care for all children.