Beat the Heat: Helping refugees on Lesvos

by Movement on The Ground
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Beat the Heat: Helping refugees on Lesvos
Beat the Heat: Helping refugees on Lesvos
Beat the Heat: Helping refugees on Lesvos

Summary

As temperatures soar and extreme heat gradually grips the refugee camps on Lesvos, urgent relief is needed. Join us in providing vital support to those who need it most this summer. Our goal is to raise 30.000 to provide essential relief. Your contributions mean the purchase of fans, coolers, mosquito nets and insulation that helps make the scorching summer more bearable. Please consider donating and join us in making a meaningful impact!

$30,000
total goal
$29,180
remaining
2
donors
0
monthly donors
8
months

Challenge

People who have been forced to flee their homes and live in refugee camps on the Greek island of Lesvos face daunting challenges during the summer months. With temperatures frequently surpassing 30C and soaring up to 40C, residents struggle to stay cool and maintain dignified living conditions.With high temperatures, a lack of natural shading within the camp and inadequate ventilation of the shelters, coping with the heat becomes a challenge, leaving the residents exposed to the elements.

Solution

With your support, we aim to distribute essential cooling items throughout the camp, including fans, cooler boxes, mosquito nets, insect repellent, and insulated bottle cases. The heat also strains the resources and capabilities of our dedicated community volunteers who work tirelessly under the blazing Greek sun. By providing summer kits containing essentials like hats, sunglasses, cool bottles, and sunscreen, your support can make all the difference!

Long-Term Impact

In the long run, the biggest challenge of the weather is the lack of suitable infrastructure to deal with weather extremes. The proper functioning and maintenance of sanitation facilities, such as thetoilets, become increasingly challenging. High temperatures often result in poorly maintained and filthly toilets amplifying hygiene and safety risks for residents. Through your contribution you can help us improve these facilities, so we can make a more permanent improvement to the camp.

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Organization Information

Movement on The Ground

Location: Amsterdam - Netherlands
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MOVEMENT ON THE GROUND
Amsterdam , Noord-Holland Netherlands

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