There are so many organisations ('stichtingen, verenegingen, Instellingen') in The Netherlands. Literally, this small but great nation is a land of organisations. Each organisation must have some kind of reasons to become part of the society. NAMIO is a demand driven reality. We would like to take you to our drives, past courses, present agendas and future visions:
Why NAMiO? Is NAMIO really problem driven inspiration?
How and when did it begin (origin)? What is NAMiO aiming at?
In The Netherlands, there are various governmental and non-governmental organisations which provide information, care and support to the general public and to people living with HIV/AIDS and others who may confront other STI's. The national health care system including the care and support to HIV/AIDS patients is potentially fine, apparently for everybody. In the Netherlands, access to health care is understood as a right to everyone and in principle costs are covered by social insurances. Anyone with a legal status in the country, including asylum seekers with pending applications, are granted health care insurances and services. Those who are staying 'illegally' in The Netherlands may not have a health insurance. However, in principle they are not supposed to be denied of health care services when they really need it. In such cases the costs may be covered by the government, for more visit www.minvws.nl

However, in practice, the system is rather less accessible to migrants particularly because of procedural complexity, ignorance and communication barriers (language, culture and information) and legal statute. Information is scarce/non-usable to the target group. Culture and tradition also impede communication and access to the health services. Furthermore, the Dutch health care system lacks an understanding of the specific needs, expectations and cultural values of the people from other cultures and backgrounds (the migrants). Thus, the health care system is rather deficient of multicultural intent. In time of crisis (devastation), one seeks help and understanding as per 'own' culture, tradition and customs . There is a tendency of resorting to the back and the celestial. One solicits to own culture, family/own people and own traditional/religious sympathy/backing. Is this gap noticed? Yes, prevalence of communication problems, lack of information and the need for understanding cultural perspectives with regard to migrants, has been detected by the regular organisations in the sector and by the ministry of health. During the early 1990s and since the beginning of 2000, the national HIV/AIDS policy has had the intention to incorporate intervention strategies regarding migrants. Stichting AIDS FONDS tried to establish a national platform for migrant organisations. The attempt was not successful particularly because respective organisations/experts were not involved and the framework of co-ordination and partnership was not well worked out.