Situation in Calais | This month, we have completed our first aid shipment to Calais and want to share details about the situation on the ground. Calais is a port city located in northern France and only 34 km away from Great Britain. It is the major port for ship traffic between France and England. Because of this, over 1,000 refugees who wish to reach Britain sojourn in the vicinity of Calais. While the encampment called the 'Calais Jungle' was officially demolished in October 2016, refugees are still present.