Not just us, but everyone on the ground in Greece supporting Refugees has noticed a big drop in funds and aid the past couple of years. We can no longer take for granted that money will come in to support vulnerable people. But the needs here remain just as great.

One of our trustees Nima - who is a refugee from Iran - has written a letter to his home country about the attacks on freedom that are currently happening:⁠

⁠Iran, my dear homeland, I had no choice but to write to you during this time of revolt and perhaps time of change.

It’s funny/not funny but the U.K. has done for Ukrainians in 6 months what they’ve refused to do for 6 years for all other asylum seekers and refugees. They’ve provided safe and legal routes.

Everyone hated Moria.

So far the accused young men - at least two of whom were minors in Sep 2020 - have been locked up without a fair trial, a fair review of the evidence, without being identified by any witnesses.

We love our local partners and we love working together. So this is a photo that fills me with joy as Ruhi, Jess N & Jess W swapped notes during my recent visit to Greece.

Dear friends, today is our 6th Birthday and it’s been too busy to even make a post! But, we are taking this moment to at least say thank YOU for being with us for 6 years. For believing in us and trusting us and giving us a lot of love and support along the way.

Our group of eight cyclists rounded a corner and found ourselves in the old Moria Camp. My cycling buddies became quiet stopped side by side looking out across their old home.

Then slowly, arms started pointing and, even though they were speaking in Farsi, I could tell they were remembering moments in camp and working out where different places had been.

Although they had only just reached camp, I knew their boat had landed on Lesvos around six days’ ago. It was very likely during that time they’d have had no food or water, hiding scared in the ‘jungle’.