Exarcheia Self-Organized Health Structure

Exarcheia Self-Organized Health Structure is a social solidarity initiative in Exarcheia neighborhood of Athens with the aim of providing medical care to people who need it. It is located in Κ*ΒΟΞ, a squatted building near Exarcheia square.[1]

On 21st April, 2012, the building (which was neglected and not hosting any service) was captured by anarchists with the aim to transform it in a self-organized social center.[2] Police tried to stop the capture of the building, but anarchists helped by the residents of the area (which is known for its anti-authoritarian character) removed the metal sheets placed by the police and the squat functioned as planned.[3]

The structure is staffed by doctors of several specializations, psychologists, nurses, pharmacists and non-expert residents of the area (for the non-medical functions of the structure). All services are offered free of charge. [4][5]

Decisions are taken by an open assembly with means of direct democracy. The structure has an anti-establishment character and distinguishes itself from charity.[6]

References
  1. "Η κατάληψη του ΒΟΞ στα Εξάρχεια- Ξενάγηση από γνωστό αναρχικό". The TOC (in Greek). 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  2. "Ξεναγοί στο «τελευταίο χωριό των αναρχικών στον κόσμο»". Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών (in Greek). Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  3. "Κ*ΒΟΞ: Αναμνήσεις απ' το μέλλον μιας επέμβασης [βίντεο]". Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών (in Greek). Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  4. "Aυτοοργανωμένη Δομή Υγείας Εξαρχείων (Α.Δ.Υ.Ε.) | Κάτοικοι, συλλογικότητες και κοινωνικά εγχειρήματα Εξαρχείων". Archived from the original on 2015-10-13. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  5. adye. "Πλαίσιο λειτουργίας της ΑΔΥΕ – Αυτοοργανωμένη Δομή Υγείας Εξαρχείων (ADYE)". Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  6. adye. "Πλαίσιο λειτουργίας της ΑΔΥΕ – Αυτοοργανωμένη Δομή Υγείας Εξαρχείων (ADYE)". Retrieved 2022-12-10.
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