Helsehjelpens

Helsehjelpens is a Norwegian non-profit organization that focuses on providing health assistance to underserved populations. The organization coordinates volunteers, medical supplies, and health education to improve access to essential health services in Norway and in international outreach programs.

The group was established in the early 2000s by a coalition of health professionals, social workers, and philanthropists seeking to address gaps in primary care and preventive services for marginalized groups, including refugees, homeless people, and low-income communities. Its work is carried out in collaboration with hospitals, clinics, and local community organizations.

Activities include mobile clinics and outreach teams that deliver primary care, vaccination campaigns, mental health support, and chronic disease management. Helsehjelpens also runs health education programs, first aid training, and distributes medical supplies and equipment to partner sites. In recent years it has developed telemedicine initiatives to extend reach to remote areas.

Governance is provided by a board of directors with input from a network of volunteers and paid staff. The organization operates as a registered non-profit foundation and adheres to Norwegian charity and health sector regulations. Funding comes from private donations, corporate partnerships, and government grants, with transparency through annual reports.

Impact is reported through routine evaluations that assess reach, service delivery, and patient outcomes. Helsehjelpens positions itself as a complement to publicly funded health services, aiming to reduce barriers to care and improve health literacy among vulnerable groups.

See also: Healthcare in Norway; List of non-profit health organizations.