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The Hope Project is founded on the principles of dignity, compassion, freedom and safety for all. We aim to provide aid & support for people in need. CN: 1195697
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Our primary focus is on people fleeing conflict, facing injustice, poverty or persecution. The Hope Project, based on the island of Lesvos, has been a vital source of support for refugees arriving on the island since early 2015. Founded by dedicated Greek residents and long-time supporters Eric and Philippa from the UK, our work has always been rooted in the values of dignity, compassion, and safety for all. Lesvos remains one of the key entry points into Europe for refugees fleeing conflict and hardship. Despite this, conditions remain among the worst on the continent. People arriving here are often stripped of their dignity and subjected to inhumane treatment — all under the gaze of the international community. From the beginning, The Hope Project has sought not only to provide aid, but to empower refugees with opportunities to rebuild, create, and contribute — restoring hope through action and human connection. Our Evolving Mission
For many years, our distribution centre served as a lifeline, providing daily access to hygiene products, clothes, diapers, blankets, and shoes for new arrivals and those in need. This work made a powerful impact on thousands of lives, and was made possible thanks to our committed team — many of whom are refugees themselves. Today, while our distribution efforts have concluded, The Hope Project has evolved into a hub for creativity and resilience through our central initiative: The Hope Project Art Centre. This unique space nurtures the talents and passions of displaced people through painting, music, performing arts, crafts, and other creative activities. Our goal is to support mental well-being, foster self-expression, and build community through the arts. Creative Safe Spaces
We believe that dignity goes beyond meeting basic needs — it includes the right to feel human, inspired, and safe. That’s why we've developed dedicated spaces for women, such as a beauty salon, a female-only gym, and an arts and crafts centre, where women can find empowerment, healing, and community. Our tailor shop and male barber shop also provide essential grooming and tailoring services — bringing a sense of normalcy and pride to daily life. A Community-Led Effort
At the heart of The Hope Project are the refugees themselves. Our team is largely made up of volunteers from the refugee community who contribute their time and skills to every aspect of our operations — from creative workshops to logistics and outreach. They are not just recipients of aid — they are leaders, artists, mentors, and changemakers. We also extend our support to the local Greek population, recognizing the broader impact of the crisis on the island. We’ve supplied equipment to local services and maintain strong partnerships with other humanitarian groups to ensure a united response. Why We Still Need Hope
While our methods have changed, our mission remains the same: to uphold the dignity of every person who walks through our doors. Refugees continue to arrive. The challenges persist. And amidst global instability, our work is more important than ever. The Hope Project is no longer just a place for aid — it is a space for healing, humanity, and hope. If you’d like to learn more about our work, volunteer, or make a donation, please reach out. Your support truly makes a difference. Together, we can offer something more powerful than aid — we can offer hope. Many thanks for reading! The Hope Project is a UK Registered Charity and our Charity Number is 1195697
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12/09/2026

Another transfer of refugees from Crete to Lesvos.
According to local media 409 people were transferred from Crete to Lesvos for asylum processing. In spite of opposition from the Regional Council, stating that they will not accept more transfers, they appear to have continued. Media sources have also stated that this will be a regular occurrence until the end of October.
The people were transported to the KYT at Mavrobouni for processing.

12/09/2026

On 23 August, 217 refugees and asylum seekers were transferred from Crete to Lesvos after the Greek government stated they would be moved to the mainland within 14 days. Despite unanimous opposition from the Regional Council of the North Aegean and criticism from political parties on Lesvos, the Minister of Migration and Asylum has indicated that new Crete transfers are expected on 12 September.
As mainland transfers began yesterday, questions have emerged over the actual number who have passed through Lesvos. New Democracy MP Charalambos Athanasiou stated that 330 people had arrived via this route, while also referring to 67 people already transferred to the mainland and 268 scheduled to depart (243 as of Friday afternoon) - a total of 335. This discrepancy warrants clarification from the Ministry.
Additional concerns arise from testimonies. Several asylum seekers scheduled for yesterdays mainland transfer said they were not among those transferred from Crete on 23 August, suggesting the onward transfers may not correspond to the people for whom the 14-day commitment was made. If accurate, this raises questions about the transparency and implementation of the policy.
At the same time, many of those transferred from Crete are nationals of countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt, whose asylum claims in Greece are often subject to inadmissibility decisions or accelerated fast-track procedures. The fact that these individuals are being moved between refugee camps, while others are transferred to the mainland instead, raises serious concerns about the accountability and transparency of both the Greek government and Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris.
These practices of moving asylum seekers back and forth between camps may also represent a testing ground on Lesvos for a new model of migration management. Together with the construction of Vastria - the high-security, EU-funded Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC), where a pre-deportation detention centre occupies roughly 2/3 of the site - they raise fears that, once operational, similar practices will continue, particularly detention and repeated transfer of people later rejected.
Photo Sto Nisi

10/09/2026

September 10 | World Su***de Prevention Day

Behind every statistic is a human being. Behind every refugee is a story of survival that too often remains unseen.

For millions of people forced to flee their homes, trauma is not a single event - it is a continuous reality. It begins with war, persecution, violence, torture, and the devastating loss of family, home, and identity. It follows them across dangerous borders, where many risk drowning, exploitation, starvation, or death in the hope of reaching safety.

But reaching Europe does not mean the trauma ends.

For many refugees, the psychological burden deepens after arrival. Months or years spent in overcrowded camps, endless asylum procedures, family separation, and the constant uncertainty of whether they will be allowed to stay create a state of chronic stress. Living without stability or control over the future can intensify anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, and feelings of hopelessness.

Many also face racism, discrimination, xenophobia, and social exclusion. Being treated as unwelcome, struggling to access healthcare, education, housing, or employment, and constantly having to prove one's worth can erode self-esteem and belonging. Isolation, language barriers, and the loss of community leave many carrying their pain in silence, making it even harder to seek help.

Mental health is shaped not only by what people survive, but by how they are treated afterward.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we must recognize that preventing su***de means creating societies where refugees are met with dignity instead of prejudice, compassion instead of fear, and support instead of exclusion. Healing is only possible when safety includes both physical protection and psychological well-being.

Every refugee deserves more than survival - they deserve the chance to live with dignity and hope.

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28/08/2026

Jessy needs a home ❤️

Jessy is lonely.

She has spent most of her life at the Hope Project, and these days she is the only dog here. Her canine friends passed away last year, and while we love her dearly, we know that what Jessy really needs is something we cannot give her — a loving family and a home of her own.

Jessy was born in Kara Tepe camp. She was cared for and loved by a couple from Iran who looked after her from the time she was a puppy. When they were moved to the new temporary camp, they were told they could not take Jessy with them. They were heartbroken to leave her behind.

So we took Jessy in.

We have cared for her ever since, but now we desperately want to find her the next chapter of her life.

Jessy is around 8 years old. She is a sweet, gentle and calm girl who loves going for walks and walks beautifully on the lead. She gets along well with other dogs and has no problem with older children. Small children make her nervous, so an adult home or a family with older children would be best for her. We don't know how she would feel about cats.

Jessy is fully vaccinated, sterilised and has had all the necessary blood tests. She is healthy, happy and ready for her new life.

What she needs now is simple:

A family.
A sofa.
Someone to take her for walks.
Someone to love her.
A place where she will never be left behind again.

Jessy has already lost the people she loved once. She deserves the chance to know what it feels like to belong somewhere permanently.

Please help us find Jessy her home. 🐾❤️

If you think you could give Jessy the loving home she deserves, please contact The Hope Project.

And if you can't adopt her, please share this post. Somewhere out there is the person Jessy is waiting for.

27/08/2026

10 YEARS FOR PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE?

Greece’s new migration law marks a dangerous shift: it does not simply target migrant smuggling - it places humanitarian action and solidarity under the threat of criminal prosecution.

Under Law 5275/2026, members of registered NGOs accused of facilitating irregular migration can face a minimum of 10 years in prison and fines of €50,000 – €100,000 per person.

The government presents these measures as necessary to protect the border and combat smuggling. But when legislation creates such severe criminal consequences for people working directly with migrants and refugees, the question is no longer only about border control. It is about whether humanitarian assistance itself is being treated as a threat.

The consequences could be profound. Organisations may restrict essential activities. Volunteers may withdraw. Humanitarian workers may hesitate before providing transport, assistance, or emergency support. Fear of prosecution can create a chilling effect across civil society - with those seeking protection ultimately bearing the greatest cost.

There must be a clear legal distinction between organised migrant smuggling and legitimate humanitarian assistance. A state has the right to enforce its borders. It does not have the right to make humanitarian solidarity indistinguishable from criminal activity.

Humanitarian action is not a crime. Solidarity is not smuggling. And the protection of human dignity must not become a prosecutable offence.

24/08/2026

Over 200 Refugees were transferred from Crete to Lesvos yesterday evening and another 200+ to Samos.
According to news reports they were transferred for asylum processing to be carried out on the islands and will be transferred to the mainland within 14 days.
This action hasn't come as a surprise here as Crete has seen increased arrivals in 2026 and have limited infrastructure for accommodation and processing.
We do not yet know if this will become a regular occurrence especially if the new detention facility, Vastria, is opened.
(Photo credit, Sto Nisi)
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19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour humanitarian workers - but we must also confront the political choices that make their work necessary.

War, occupation, forced displacement, poverty, and the denial of basic rights are not inevitable. They are shaped by policies, power, and political decisions.

Humanitarian aid can save lives. But aid alone cannot end injustice.

We stand with people everywhere whose lives are devastated by conflict and oppression, and we call for accountability, human rights, dignity, and lasting peace.

Humanity demands more than emergency relief. It demands justice.

13/07/2026

Hope is often found in the simplest things.

Our garden project gives us so much more than the fresh vegetables it produces. It has become a place of peace, where friends can sit together, share conversations, and enjoy the quiet satisfaction that comes from working with the earth.

Every day spent nurturing the plants brings purpose and routine. It offers the mental health benefits that come from caring for something, watching it grow, and knowing that your time and effort matter. Instead of simply waiting, people are creating, learning, and contributing. The pride and self-esteem that grow alongside the vegetables are just as important as the harvest itself.

This little garden is a reminder that hope can be planted, tended, and shared.

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside The Hope Project over the years. Your kindness makes projects like this possible, and we simply couldn't do it without your support.

Will you help keep hope alive?

💙 Donate via PayPal: paypal.me/Hopeprojectlesvos15

💙 Donate here: https://hope-project-10th-anniversary.raiselysite.com/

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue creating safe, welcoming spaces where hope can grow.

20/06/2026

Every year on World Refugee Day, I struggle with the contradiction of it.

A day when the world pauses to say it cares about refugees — while too often ignoring the wars, policies, and choices that force people to flee in the first place.

This year, the contradiction feels impossible to ignore.

The week that was meant to honour refugees was preceded on 12 June by the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum — introducing measures including offshore “housing and processing” of people seeking protection, alongside new pre-entry screening procedures.

Then, during Refugee Week, the European Parliament voted to expand the use of detention for people seeking asylum, including women and children. As the vote passed, far-right MEPs in the chamber shouted “send them back”.

There is nothing to celebrate in that.

Instead of creating safe and legal routes for people fleeing war, persecution, and unimaginable circumstances, Europe has chosen to build a stronger fortress. A fortress built on borders that continue to kill thousands of people searching for safety every year.

And with every new barrier, every new restriction, every new policy designed to push people away, more lives are placed at risk.

We are travelling far down a road fuelled by fear and hate — and it feels increasingly desperate.

Is this really the Europe we want to leave for our children?

We will keep holding on to hope. We have to.

But every day, it feels a little darker.
Philippa Kempson
Painting by Razieh

12/06/2026

🚨 The EU Migration & Asylum Pact is now in force.

Presented as a way to create a faster and more efficient asylum system across Europe, the Pact has sparked serious concerns among refugee-rights organizations, legal experts, and humanitarian groups.

Under the new rules, many asylum seekers may face accelerated border procedures and be required to remain in border facilities while their claims are processed. Critics warn that faster procedures can mean less time to access legal assistance, gather evidence, and properly present complex asylum claims.

Human rights organizations argue that these changes risk undermining the right to a fair and individual assessment of each case. For people fleeing war, persecution, torture, gender-based violence, or political oppression, procedural barriers can have life-changing consequences.

The Pact also expands border screening and confinement measures. Rights advocates warn that children, families, trauma survivors, and other vulnerable individuals could face prolonged restrictions on their freedom while awaiting decisions, often with limited access to healthcare, legal support, and adequate living conditions.

Another major concern is the expanded use of "safe country" and "safe third country" concepts. Critics argue that broad country labels can overlook individual risks and may result in people being denied meaningful access to protection despite facing genuine danger.

Human rights groups also warn that faster deportation procedures could increase the risk of wrongful returns, exposing people to persecution, violence, exploitation, or other serious human-rights abuses.

The debate ultimately comes down to one question: Can Europe create a more efficient migration system without sacrificing fairness, due process, human dignity, and the right to seek asylum?

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