Overview

Since 1992, the Berlin Center for Torture Victims (bzfo) has been treating victims of torture and war-time violence. People from nearly 50 countries around the world come to us to find help.

At the bzfo, men, women, adolescents and children receive medical and psychotherapeutic treatment as well as support from social workers.

Our multidiscplinary team works with specially trained interpreters and treats approximately 500 patients each year.

In order for our patients to learn to live with the consequences of torture and violence, often a long-term and intensive treatment is necessary.

We raise awareness through a number of specialist publications, through lectures and conferences, networking with national and international organizations and committees as well as through our active press and public relations work. Internationally, we are involved in developing and building treatments centers in areas of conflict and persecution.

This wide range of services is only possible due to the funding from our donators and sponsors.