For the past two years, Yonah has been teaching the English Language to refugee children and teenagers at the UHAF school in Thessaloniki, which we are proud to be supporting this #Ramadan. These ‘Multicultural Language’ classes are so important: they allow the kids to integrate into a new society as well as feel a sense of purpose and belonging. Thanks to your incredibly generous donations, we've so far raised over £5,000! However, we're still a long way away from reaching o

“Hello / Assalam Alaikum, My name is Bayan, I am from Syria, and in 2016 I arrived in Greece with my family. When the war started, my life turned upside down. For four years we moved from one place to another in Syria, escaping from the bombing by the military and ISIS. After a terrifying escape we managed to reach Turkey, then we continued on to Europe through the Aegean sea: to Chios island, then to Athens, and finally to Thessaloniki. Currently, I am a refugee in Greece; w

This is Haneen, one of the wonderful students at the UHAF school in Thessaloniki. Having arrived on Greek shores, refugee kids and teenagers need places like UHAF where they can feel safe, surrounded by peers and adults who understand what they’ve been through. This has a hugely positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing, which is why we are proud to be supporting the students and refugee teachers at UHAF school this Ramadan, and especially this #MentalHealthAwarene

“My name is Haneen, I am 18 years old and I’m from Syria. I came to Greece in 2016. When I arrived in Thessaloniki I was 14 years old, and I didn’t know Greek so I couldn’t communicate with anyone except my family. In 2017, we heard about the Union of Hellenic-Arabic Friendship, which teaches languages and the Qur’an. I started attending the lessons, making friends with children from Syria and other Arabic countries. The Arabic lessons helped us hold on to our mother tongue,

We're pleased to say that our Emergency Night Shift Project in Camp Moria 2.0 is in full swing. This means there is now 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE available for all camp residents (Mon-Fri). This could be lifesaving for those suffering from physical and mental health issues like asthma, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and self-harm which can be exacerbated at night, as well as for victims of sexual violence. We'd like to thank our tireless team of doctors and nurses for help

We are on the lookout for dedicated team members to join us in our mission to provide vital healthcare services to refugees in Greece. This role suits doctors or nurses with the following minimum experience: 4 years' clinical experience. 2 years' humanitarian experience in fieldwork. Fluency in English (and another language e.g. Greek/Arabic/Farsi would be helpful). Desirable qualities: Relevant postgraduate training. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive software. Drivin