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November 25th 2015
Published: January 7th 2016
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Just back from three weeks in the Greek Isles.
Overseeing construction of facilities for refugees in Lesbos.

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The refugee boats keep arriving in Lesbos and local Greeks rush in to grab the fuel, motors etcThe refugee boats keep arriving in Lesbos and local Greeks rush in to grab the fuel, motors etc
The refugee boats keep arriving in Lesbos and local Greeks rush in to grab the fuel, motors etc
Refugees crowd around the entrance of the registration centre at Moria in Lesbos, Greece. Register then buy a ferry ticket to AthensRefugees crowd around the entrance of the registration centre at Moria in Lesbos, Greece. Register then buy a ferry ticket to Athens
Refugees crowd around the entrance of the registration centre at Moria in Lesbos, Greece. Register then buy a ferry ticket to Athens
Local traders set up shops at the Moria registration centre, where refugees can buy food. It is win-win for the refugees and the Greek economy.Local traders set up shops at the Moria registration centre, where refugees can buy food. It is win-win for the refugees and the Greek economy.
Local traders set up shops at the Moria registration centre, where refugees can buy food. It is win-win for the refugees and the Greek economy.
Refugees boarding a bus to travel from an assembly point to the registration centre. It is a 70km journey from the north of the island.Refugees boarding a bus to travel from an assembly point to the registration centre. It is a 70km journey from the north of the island.
Refugees boarding a bus to travel from an assembly point to the registration centre. It is a 70km journey from the north of the island.
When you gotta go... you need a toilet.When you gotta go... you need a toilet.
When you gotta go... you need a toilet.
Vodafone Foundation cell phone charging stationVodafone Foundation cell phone charging station
Vodafone Foundation cell phone charging station
It's a 24 7 operation at Oxy assembly point in the north of Lesbos IslandIt's a 24 7 operation at Oxy assembly point in the north of Lesbos Island
It's a 24 7 operation at Oxy assembly point in the north of Lesbos Island
A quiet spot for mothers and babies for breastfeeding and nappy changingA quiet spot for mothers and babies for breastfeeding and nappy changing
A quiet spot for mothers and babies for breastfeeding and nappy changing
Greek government has arranged 3 dedicated ferries to transport refugees from Lesbos to Athens. It's a 12 hour trip and costs EUR 60 per person.Greek government has arranged 3 dedicated ferries to transport refugees from Lesbos to Athens. It's a 12 hour trip and costs EUR 60 per person.
Greek government has arranged 3 dedicated ferries to transport refugees from Lesbos to Athens. It's a 12 hour trip and costs EUR 60 per person.
Queuing outside the registration centre. Often riot police are required to control the queues as young men push forward desperate to register so they can move on as quickly as possible.Queuing outside the registration centre. Often riot police are required to control the queues as young men push forward desperate to register so they can move on as quickly as possible.
Queuing outside the registration centre. Often riot police are required to control the queues as young men push forward desperate to register so they can move on as quickly as possible.
Spanish lifeguards on duty at the coast ready for any deep sea rescues.Spanish lifeguards on duty at the coast ready for any deep sea rescues.
Spanish lifeguards on duty at the coast ready for any deep sea rescues.
The coast is now littered with life vests. Over 450,000 people have travelled this route through Lesbos. The Island now has 3000m3 of life vests in their landfill. We are working on options for recycling.The coast is now littered with life vests. Over 450,000 people have travelled this route through Lesbos. The Island now has 3000m3 of life vests in their landfill. We are working on options for recycling.
The coast is now littered with life vests. Over 450,000 people have travelled this route through Lesbos. The Island now has 3000m3 of life vests in their landfill. We are working on options for recycling.
Overnight accommodation comes in all shapes and sizesOvernight accommodation comes in all shapes and sizes
Overnight accommodation comes in all shapes and sizes
Refugees and migrants are payingRefugees and migrants are paying
Refugees and migrants are paying
Laying a new drainage pipeline and renovation of old toilet and shower blocks.Laying a new drainage pipeline and renovation of old toilet and shower blocks.
Laying a new drainage pipeline and renovation of old toilet and shower blocks.
New water point installed for water bottle refilling and laundry.New water point installed for water bottle refilling and laundry.
New water point installed for water bottle refilling and laundry.
Refugee Housing Units for overnight accomodation at Kara TepeRefugee Housing Units for overnight accomodation at Kara Tepe
Refugee Housing Units for overnight accomodation at Kara Tepe
I'd recommend Refugee Housing Unit 152, it has the best sea view. You can see the Turkish coast in the distance.I'd recommend Refugee Housing Unit 152, it has the best sea view. You can see the Turkish coast in the distance.
I'd recommend Refugee Housing Unit 152, it has the best sea view. You can see the Turkish coast in the distance.
Another good option for overnight accommodation is tent number 136 at Kara Tepe where you get a nice view of Mytilene Castle across the bay.Another good option for overnight accommodation is tent number 136 at Kara Tepe where you get a nice view of Mytilene Castle across the bay.
Another good option for overnight accommodation is tent number 136 at Kara Tepe where you get a nice view of Mytilene Castle across the bay.
Kids pictures at a 'Child Friendly Space' managed by Save the Children.Kids pictures at a 'Child Friendly Space' managed by Save the Children.
Kids pictures at a 'Child Friendly Space' managed by Save the Children.
After registration, refugees get cash from the Western Union booth and then buy a Seajets Ferry ticket to Athens or Kavala.After registration, refugees get cash from the Western Union booth and then buy a Seajets Ferry ticket to Athens or Kavala.
After registration, refugees get cash from the Western Union booth and then buy a Seajets Ferry ticket to Athens or Kavala.


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