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Weʼve raised £200 to Support Refugees in Thessaloniki
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Funded on Tuesday, 1st May 2018
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Hello / Hallå!
Thank you for having a look at our fundraising page.
Myself and Pija are currently volunteering in a warehouse in Thessaloniki, sorting donations for distribution to refugee camps and those living on the streets. Today was our third day and we are working hard and doing the best we can to get winter supplies prepared as Greece has entered the coldest month of the year.
We are raising money to contribute towards supplies and resources for refugees who are currently stranded in Thessaloniki. We have met many people now and have been told stories of their journey to Greece as well as their current situation. Walking for days on end, police brutality, extortion, overcrowded boats, life threatening swims, cold weather conditions, sleeping in abandoned buildings, food insecurity and no contact with anyone for weeks at a time are only a few of the extreme dangers that are challenging the lives of refugees.
The psychological toll on refugees is immense. Many suffer not only from the trauma of witnessing conflict, but also the overwhelming sense of powerlessness as their life comes to a halt.
We know this is a really difficult time of year for everyone financially but we are asking for you to please donate as little as £1/10SEK/€1 to this desperate cause. We know where aid is required and we will use your donation to purchase the most urgent supplies which will directly impact those who truly are in need. Alternatively, if you would like us to purchase a specific item - or would like to hear more about our experience - please contact us on the details below.
Facebook: Keri McDonald / Pija Grenabo
Email: kmcdon24@caledonian.ac.uk
If you are unfamiliar with the refugee crisis, the International Rescue Committee have explained the current situation very well here: https://www.rescue.org/country/greece
Thank you for taking the time to read our donations page and we wish you a happy and healthy 2018.
Keri and Pija :)
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- 6 years ago
Keri McDonald
6 years agoI wanted to provide an update on how we have been spending the donations so far... * Groceries for a family with young children * Warm winter clothes * Toys for children * Food parcels We are continuing to sort and prepare donations for distribution and are spending our free time visiting a family with young children as well as assisting others who are here alone and don't have any support network. I do not want to provide too much personal information to protect the identity of the people we are assisting.
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- 6 years ago
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- 6 years ago
Keri McDonald
6 years agoTo protect the identity of those we are in contact with I do not want to include too much personal information. I will take photos of the items we purchase with the donations and will keep updating here to let everyone know what we are up to. If anyone has any questions feel free to get in touch :) Lots of love from Thessaloniki!
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11
Annmaree Boyle
Jan 5, 2018
Great work Keri xxx
£10.00
Conall & Finlay
Jan 4, 2018
The boys and I are very proud!
£10.00
Nancy McDonald
Jan 3, 2018
Put this to your good cause Keri. XX
£20.00
Uri Jacas
Jan 2, 2018
Hi, here you have my little support for your crowfunding! I hope this helps!
£20.00
Eleanor Kirk
Jan 2, 2018
Great work, Keri and Pija. Keep us updated.
Carla Fyfe
Jan 2, 2018
Amazing work and inspiring Ladies. I hope this brings some comfort. X
£10.00
Christos Toumazou
Jan 2, 2018
Καλη συνέχεια!!
£10.00
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