15/10/2026
Since 28 September, 120 people from Sudan have come to our offices in Lesvos, more than 40 people a day.
We have distributed backpacks, shoes and clothes, provided more than 250 tickets, referred three cases to the Minors Office for ongoing age assessments, and responded to medical needs in a context where no organisations are currently providing this support in the city.
Sudan is enduring one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises. As of 2026, 33.7 million people need humanitarian assistance, while more than 8.5 million people remain internally displaced. Behind these figures are people fleeing war, mass violence and the destruction of their homes and communities.
Their arrival in Europe should not mean further indignity. In Greece, people seeking protection continue to face overcrowded reception facilities, inadequate access to healthcare and a lack of basic support. For unaccompanied children, gaps in safe accommodation and appropriate care can put their safety and wellbeing at risk. No one fleeing war should have to endure degrading conditions or struggle to access the essentials needed to live with dignity.
Our team has done everything humanly possible, within our limited capacity, to welcome everyone with respect and dignity. But solidarity cannot replace public responsibility. Everyone deserves safety, healthcare, adequate shelter and the chance to be treated as a human being.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers who stood alongside our team throughout these difficult days. 🧡
Dignity is not negotiable.
