WHO ARE THE DOCTORS OF THE WORLD IN BELGIUM?
Doctors of the World is an international NGO for medical development, part of an international network. We provide medical assistance to vulnerable groups in Belgium and around the world.
We want universal health coverage where everyone has access to care, without barriers (financial, cultural, geographical, etc.).
In Belgium and worldwide, our projects target all people who no longer have access to healthcare. They are specifically structured around five pillars: people on the margins of society (the homeless, undocumented migrants, drug users, sex workers, etc.); children in vulnerable situations; women (supported in their fight for equality or against sexual violence, for example); migrants or displaced persons; and victims of crises or conflicts.
To carry out our mission, we rely on three pillars:
- Care : Giving people real access to healthcare.
- Guidance : More than helping, we want to change things in the long term.
- Witnesses : we do not remain silent. Thanks to our experience and our presence on the ground, we challenge the authorities (local, regional, and (inter)national) with facts, figures, and realities.
Our projects follow a set of values ​​that our entire organization shares: Social Justice, Empowerment, Independence, Dedication, Balance.
CONTEXT
Doctors of the World is seeking an illustrator for its project “Accessible care for vulnerable victims of sexual violence.” This project, a collaboration between Doctors of the World and the Antwerp Sexual Violence Care Center, aims to develop a sustainable and accessible care structure that provides victims of sexual violence with precarious residency status effective access to holistic and rights-based care.
For this project we are looking for an illustrator who can depict with care, sensitivity and clarity what is often difficult to put into words.
The illustrations will be used in communication materials intended for:
- People with a precarious residence status who are (or may have been) victims of sexual violence, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation;
- Healthcare providers within Antwerp primary care organisations who come into contact with this target group.
The project will run from September 2025 to August 2027, with a break from mid-March 2026 to September 2026.
More information: https://doktersvandewereld.be/projecten/toegankelijke-zorg-voor-kwetsbare-slachtoffers-van-seksueel-geweld
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing sensitive, inclusive, and accessible illustrations on the topic of sexual violence, with a special focus on people with precarious residency. This work is always in accordance with the corporate identity of Doctors of the World and the Sexual Violence Care Center (use of color, tone, and language).
- Visualizing complex and emotionally charged messages in a respectful, non-stigmatizing, non-stereotyping and understandable way
- Tailoring illustrations based on input from the target group (people with precarious housing and healthcare providers) and the purpose of the communication material.
- Collaborate with the Doctors of the World project team, including incorporating feedback and adjustments where necessary.
- Delivering illustrations within agreed timeframes, formats and quality requirements, suitable for various communication materials (print and/or digital)
- Expected products:
- Logo for project (March 2026)
- Header illustration for website (March 2026)
- 5 – 10 illustrations related to project theme (fall 2026)
- Graphic design for an information brochure (including illustrations) aimed at people with precarious residence (autumn 2026)
Deadlines are negotiable.
How to apply
INTERESTED?
Conditions for submission:
We would like to receive from you:
- A concise portfolio (or link to online portfolio) with illustrations that demonstrate your style and approach.
- AÂ financial quote with:Â an overview of your price structure (per illustration / per hour) including correction rounds and usage rights
- Short motivation letter
- Please send your application by 04/02/2026 by email to the following addresses: consultancy@medecinsdumonbe.be and jade.bulens@doktersvandewereld.be
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