Acupuncturists Without Borders

Acupuncturists Without borders was born in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, USA to provide rapid trauma relief care to those affected by the hurricane.

Vision
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides disaster relief, recovery and support for building resiliency – to communities affected by disasters, human conflict, environmental devastation, poverty and social injustice. Unresolved trauma affects not only the health of individuals, but the well-being of families, communities and entire nations. Trauma often has repercussions for generations, preventing cooperation, co-existence and peace among the world’s people.

Mission
AWB’s mission is to interrupt the devastating effects of trauma by reducing suffering and helping individuals and communities find greater balance and resiliency. They use community-style ear acupuncture as a powerful, simple, safe way of helping people “reset” their nervous systems to a greater state of calm, quiet and clarity. When a group experiences this relief from chaos, hope, determination and resiliency can begin to be restored, which allows communities to move forward.

Strategy
AWB is committed to collaborating with local community-based organizations and treating all who have been affected by traumatic events – survivors, first responders, emergency personnel and other care providers. They offer services and training in local communities with the goal of creating long-term, sustainable benefits after they leave. Their intention is to empower each community they serve in a way that best supports their particular needs for rebuilding and recovery.