Refugee Crisis on Greek Islands

Why am I doing this?

The background to my story

My name is Shaan Reza Ali.

I recently completed a Juris Doctor (Law) degree from the University of Melbourne and have specialised in International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.

Moving people

Today we moved 1, 220 people. People who arrived to Lesvos within the last 24 hours. We moved them, by bus, to Mytilene. This is a massive success. One week ago, these people were walking the ~65km journey for processing and registration.

The side less seen

There are two camps on Lesvos; Moria and Kara Tepe for Afghanis and Syrians respectively. At the moment, the Kara Tepe camp is closed and riots are breaking out — fires have been lit.

I went into Moria a day ago. Many have been there for over a week, without food, and…

Ongoing updates from the ground

These are updates from the town of Molyvos on the island of Lesvos, Greece. I’m currently buying supplies from locals and wherever possible to support the thousands of refugees coming from Syria & Afghanistan via Turkey. The support from people like you is making this…

The enemy is apathy

“Thank you But I Don’t
want stay here I want go
I want freedom
We are suffering here”

As tension escalates, the air in Mytilene is thick with cries of “Athena” and “We Want Go!”

Gallery

Photos taken on the front line of the refugee crisis

Help us provide food, water and emergency supplies here: https://www.gofundme.com/3z3p9ufw