Justyna introduces herself: 'My proficiency of language skills [Arabic, English, German, Polish and French] mixed with experience on the field in all refugee-related shelters, and relations through all kinds of different work and official meetings with colleagues in humanitarian work all over Northern Greece, I see myself as a key-person between our kitchen project and other organizations and NGOs. This role makes me able to react fast in emergency cases.'
Wave is a group of volunteers with the goal of providing for the essential, often overlooked needs of people on the move, left out of the system. They are an independent group of volunteers who serve in solidarity and fight for equality.
Tuesday 28 April 2020 00:00
As a consequence of the lockdown, the kitchen had to close & 200 refugees feared to be left hungry on the street. After hearing we couldn't let the them go to the supermarket to purchase coupons, we didn't know what to do... The team on the ground, however, made an amazing push! They're cooking at their homes, preparing sandwiches or uncooked food and the DELIVER! As such, not a day has gone by without something to eat.We're very proud to be working on this project with an amazing group of volunteers and beneficiaries!
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Since 2016, HAN has provided more than 80 tons emergency supplies like blankets, food and medicine, mostly donated by our partners and supported more than ten Heroes in Thessaloniki, Samos, Patras, Calais and Bosnia amongst others. HAN spends 100% of funds on its goals and are matched 50-100 fold in value (8 mio Euro’s) by donations in kind and contributions by other NGO’s.