Love Without Borders For Refugees In Need

08/30/2026

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.

07/30/2026

AEGEAN BOAT REPORT
WEEKLY UPDATE – WEEK 30 (JULY 20 – JULY 26)

This week, 22 boats carrying 527 people attempted to reach the Greek Aegean Islands.

* 🚫 18 boats were stopped/pushed back — 416 people intercepted
* ✅ 4 boats arrived — 111 people were officially registered on the islands

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Of all boats that attempted the journey:

✅ 18.2% reached Greece
🚫 81.8% were intercepted by the Turkish Coast Guard or police

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📉 Arrivals decreased by 43.1% compared to last week.
➡️ The number of registered boats arriving on the islands decreased from 6 boats last week to 4 boats this week.
📈 The total number of boats departing towards the Greek islands increased from 20 boats last week to 22 boats this week.

📉 Transfers to the mainland decreased by 44.7%, with 207 people relocated.

👥 Official island population: 3,242

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So far this year:

* 🚫 332 boats carrying 7,705 people have been intercepted by the Turkish Coast Guard or police.
* ✅ 164 boats carrying 4,613 people have reached the Greek Aegean Islands.

These numbers should have been significantly higher were it not for pushbacks carried out by the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Transfers to the mainland remain essential to reduce pressure on the reception facilities as arrivals continue. However, the island population is currently decreasing because fewer people are arriving than are being transferred to the mainland. This situation can change quickly if arrivals increase or transfers decrease.

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Despite increasing pressure on our organisation and the continued criminalisation of humanitarian work, Aegean Boat Report continues to monitor the Aegean around the clock, documenting arrivals, human rights violations, and ensuring that people in distress are not left without a voice.

If you want to support our work, please consider making a donation:
https://whydonate.com/nl/fundraising/the-only-eyes-on-the-aegean-sea-and-theyre-about-to-go-dark

Every contribution helps us continue monitoring the Aegean 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

04/26/2026

Dear Network,
I am working on dozens of cases at this moment from people on the streets, people in refugee camps, and I have to accept only the most vulnerable at this point as we have so many people to help. I have a meeting next week when I return to Athens with a woman who is five months pregnant living in a refugee camp. Unfortunately, I cannot help her with housing as we have no sponsors at the moment.
**These are the items she needs:**
- Iron supplements
- Calcium supplements
- Omega-3 supplements
- Folic acid supplements
- Vitamin D supplements
- Clothes for her baby
I will get her one set of new clothes for the baby, and for the rest, I will gather some secondhand items that she can use. If anyone can contribute, I would be really thankful.
Let’s continue to focus on what we can do—every small kindness matters these days. Thank you so much!
Love and art,
Kayra ❤️
Memo:Baby
Let’s see that he can come into this world with
a little support & love.

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01/16/2025

🫶 Auch in unserem Projekt in Athen suchen wir kurzfristig Unterstützung, um die medizinische Versorgung für people on the move kontinuierlich auszubauen. Der Bedarf ist sehr hoch.

➡️ Gesucht werden 2 Ärzt:innen mit mindestens 2 Jahren Berufserfahrung

Hast du Lust und Zeit uns mindesten zwei Wochen lang in unserem großen Projekt in Athen zu unterstützen, dann schreib uns doch gleich mal an [email protected]

Willkommen im Team!





🫶 We are also looking for short-term support in our project in Athens in order to continuously expand medical care for people on the move. The demand is very high.

➡️ We are looking for 2 doctors with at least 2 years of professional experience

If you have the time and desire to support us for at least two weeks in our large project in Athens, then write to us right away at [email protected]

Welcome to the team!

01/16/2025

11/07/2024

I‘m in a red state (Pennsylavania) preparing to speak to the community about the refugee crisis.
When you’re surrounded by empathetic people supporting those less fortunate, your path will always remain open to Love & support.

11/05/2024

Local friends! If you’re in the area this Thursday night, please join us at George School for a wonderful art show of refugee-made art work, much of which students from George School supported on their most recent trip to Greece in collaboration with Love Without Borders. 6pm! See some wonderful art and hear from our amazing students about all they learned! 🎨 ❤️ 🕊️

11/01/2024

Athens:
Looking for an apartment for a mum with two small kids and a newborn.
One bedroom will suffice.
No basement, please.
Max price -300€
Please 🙏🏽