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 ...
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 - KaraTepe - Moria2 - Help on the spot
Last Friday I landed back in Lesbos after a 3 day break. It was wonderful at home, my daughter's birthday, meeting my wonderful children, enjoying music by Mulham and Estas Tonne, working at Forum Stadtpark. Every moment in itself a source of strength. Thank you! You desperately need it when you are here on the ground and facing a reality that ...
#Lesbos #KaraTepe #Moria 1st week summary
I am very grateful that by chance I did not have a seatmate on the flight home from Greece to Vienna. Why? Because when I look at the beautiful landscape and the sea below me as I take off, my heart "overflows" and I have to cry. I am really looking forward to seeing my children, my daughter is celebrating her birthday tomorrow and these days when both my children are ...
New Day on Lesbos - Kara Tepe/Moria
What we are doing here is, in our opinion, #emergencyaid, urgently needed. Under no circumstances do we want to see this as a permanent condition. The new #KaraTepe camp needs to be EVACUATED, under no circumstances should we take note of these conditions, accept them, let alone get used to them. Never! Starting tomorrow, #HomeForAll starts their support in the camp, delivering food to particularly vulnerable groups. Here ...