Counseling

Ms. Rwida Sawah was born in Syria. She had already helped refugees in her home country before she left for Germany. Ms. Sawah has worked as an English teacher in Syria and Saudi Arabia. After moving to Germany, she successfully completed her one-year full-time training as a psychosocial counsellor. She has been working as an Albatros consultant since 2017 with a short break in Erfurt and Suhl. Ms. Sawah has been working in Brandenburg since 2024.

"Hello, I'm Zohra Wandaa, originally from Afghanistan, with a journey shaped by resilience and compassion. I hold a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and a Diploma in Medical Technology from my homeland, and furthered my education with a Master of Science in Project Management from the UK. Currently, I'm pursuing my second master's degree in Education with an American university.Amidst the challenges of conflict, I spent over a decade advocating for women's rights and social justice as a journalist and activist in Afghanistan, collaborating with national and international organizations, including the UN, in humanitarian aid and emergency response efforts. Driven by my fascination with Psychology and Sociology, I embarked on a new chapter in Germany. After a professional training I started my job as a Psychosocial Counselor at Albatros, I provide support in Persian and English, aiming not only to understand but to truly empathize.As Brené Brown, a researcher, beautifully articulated, "In the journey toward self-discovery and healing, silence allows us to hear the whispers of our soul. Listening enables us to understand our deepest needs. Remembering empowers us with the wisdom of our experiences. Practicing cultivates resilience, and teaching others becomes a natural extension of our growth." Guided by this profound understanding, I find purpose as a psychosocial counselor in aiding refugees and immigrants as they navigate their paths, fostering resilience amidst adversity. If you're seeking support in your own journey, don't hesitate to reach out.

Herr George Chibanga wurde in Mufulira, Sambia, geboren. Er studierte Medizin in der Ukraine. Nach Beendigung seines Studiums arbeitete er zunächst als Assistenzarzt in der Ukraine. Nach dem Beginn des Kriegs in der Ukraine im Jahr 2022 kam er nach Deutschland. Seither arbeitet er mit Geflüchteten aus der Ukraine, Syrien, Afrika und anderen Teilen der Welt unter anderem im Ankunftszentrum Tegel. Seit Januar 2024 arbeitet Herr Chibanga nun als psychosozialer Berater im vorliegenden Projekt. Er bietet seine Sitzungen auf Englisch und Bemba an.

Olga Kasap was born in Ukraine and graduated from Kharkiv National University with a degree in psychology. For five years Olga has been engaged in psychological counselling in both individual and group formats, while continuing to improve her qualifications and master new methods of psychological work. With the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, Olga moved to Germany, where she has been practicing and developing professionally ever since. "Each of us faces problems of different scale in our lives and in most cases we cope with them on our own. However, sometimes our own strength is not enough: emergency situations catch us off guard, the usual reality collapses before our eyes and it seems that all efforts are in vain and there are no more solutions left. To overcome this difficult period, it is more important than ever to get the support of a specialist who will help to understand the situation, recover the resources and start moving forward again. We don't have to cope alone when we can lean on each other in times of need - together we are stronger! If you feel that you are ready to trust and rely on a specialist - contact me, I will support you!”