Of course, as a Christian, I know that the coming Sunday marks the beginning of Advent. I also know what Advent means in and of itself, "arrival". We Christians are preparing for the arrival of the Son of God. In principle, for all those who want to take it more seriously, to live it, it is about opening our hearts to love, to receive it and to give it away. Me ...
Lesbos - KaraTepe - Faint
I am often grateful and it strengthens us very much in this time of pain.it is strengthening that we receive so much encouragement and real support in the form of money, donations in kind, loving phone calls, sending poems, music, a few comforting lines.heartfelt thanks to you all! In reality, however, it is not possible to be so professional that the conditions in this ...
Personal impressions from Kara Tepe, on Lesbos
It is quite a challenge to report objectively about our work, about everything we experience here, people here, in the European Union. When I sit here in our warm accommodation, knowing that Helga and I are going to cook something good for us, the wood crackling in the stove, then I am convinced that it can only be done with a ...
Daily routine and impressions of our daily work on Lesvos
I think it is also important that we make you understand what and how we work here on Lesvos for the people in the #KaraTepe camp. Here, in the new camp near Mytelini, there are currently just over 8,000 people, women, men, children, old people, sick people. There are over 1000 summer tents, which are normally shared by 6-7 people, often 2 families ...
Lesbos - 1 day after the terrible attack in Vienna.
Terror, no matter who it comes from, affects us all deeply. All of us! All the more important, and probably the only sensible solution, is that we unite, do not give what divides us a chance in any way, also take people seriously with all their fears and remain in dialogue. How much such events leave us stunned, no matter where we come from, is shown by the following ...
Lesbos - KaraTepe
I understand what the representatives of the big, paid NGOs mean:There are now some "showers", if you can call them that: little plastic houses with cold (!) water.Sewage is in deep holes in front of them.When I asked them what they were doing in the camp, they said, "I'm sorry, but I can't agree with that.
Lesbos 1st day
As always when we land on Lesvos, the first day consists of checking out the situation. For this we meet with Nikos and Katherina from HomeForAll, who have been working for refugees here for years. In a way that we are happy to support thanks to your help. Arrived at the "Taverna" of HomeForAll, where daily food is distributed to refugees....
Our demand remains, despite everything we do - evacuation of the camps on the Greek islands!
Even if life in between holds sorrow and pain for each of us, love is the strongest force.love can move mountains. Helga and I are deeply connected to you and grateful for your empathy for the people on the run in #Moria2 #LesbosHeartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who support our work on the island financially or with other assistance.
Departure to #Lesbos #Moria2 on 30 October 20
On 30 October 20 we, Helga Longin and I, are flying to Lesbos again. We have organised a lot from here, asked for support and received it in various forms. Now I would like to give a rough summary of what we have done so far. We were able to support Home for all, a small but very efficient partner NGO, with the purchase of food, plastic boxes, hygiene articles, etc. We were also able to help with the purchase of food. …
In 2 weeks I'm flying to Lesbos again....my heart is calling!
On 30 October, I will fly back to Lesbos together with Helga Longin and I am very grateful that this is possible. Since I returned a week ago, I have had many conversations and discussions, answered countless questions, some of which have remained unanswered until today. Actually, I would need administrative support for this, please let me remind you that I have done all my ...