First of all, thank you for reaching the point where you are considering a donation! I know that when giving money these days, it is critical to be transparent. As such, I've created a list of questions and my straightforward, honest answers.

1. How will the funds be used?

Any project has many start-up funds; from renting land, to purchasing equipment, to offering stipends to those who will be working hard every single day. Initially, the funds will be used to cover monthly rent of land, ISOBOX containers to create examining rooms, and to purchase medical equipment.

2. How will you get medicine?

I am hoping to team up with different non-profit organizations who distribute non-expired medications and medical equipment that is no longer needed in other parts of the world. These non-profit organizations exist worldwide, and I will try to contact as many as possible to ensure we are never short on medication or supplies.

3. What type of expertise do you have? Are you a doctor?

No, i am not a doctor. I am trained as a lab technician, and have a major interest in public health. I have worked in the field in East Africa for over a decade, and have worked with local health practitioners there to understand disease and medicine. I have spent months consulting with other doctors, and worked for a year in medical NGOs to learn as much as I can about medicine. I will not be operating in any medical capacity myself, and instead will be depending on hired doctors on my team, as well as a medical coordinator to make all medical decisions.

4. Are you doing this alone?

It's impossible to do anything alone! From inspiration from others, to logistical challenges, I have been discussing this project for ages. I have consulted with doctors from all over the world, and have built a team here who are heading various roles - logistics, supplies, legalities, medicine, and more.

5. Why should I support?

There are thousands of refugees trapped on Lesvos, and other Greek islands. While our focus is on Lesvos, I would like to believe we can set a model for working with Greeks and non-Greeks to help alleviate some of the pressure on the local healthcare infrastructure. If locals are able to access healthcare more quickly, and refugee claimants in Moria are able to access healthcare without having to travel to the city, we can help both populations. Moria is made up of dozens of nationalities - and it strikes me that at any moment, what was once a safe place to call home can suddenly collapse into chaos. Simply: it can happen anywhere, to anyone, for any reason. For now, those of us in a fortunate position should be doing what we can to help those who are in a less-fortunate position. Together we can work for the betterment of many, so that one day, if we are passing through a hard time, we can remember people exist to look after one another.

I will be happy to update these questions and answers. Thank you so much.

Katie