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Dear Friends,  The last few months have seen an increasingly challenging environment develop for people on the move on Lesvos as well as for NGOs committed to supporting them. In the Lesvos  CCAC, we are witnessing worsening hygiene, safety and health conditions, andlimited access to health care while the harsh wind and rain the past months are having detrimental impacts on accommodation. At the same time, tensions over food in the camp have been rising - NGOs operating in

Check out our monthly project update for January 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Someone is travelling far away in the deep space (from our Child Friendly Space, "The Nest") The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone is welcome in Paréa ! Located within walking distance from the CCAC ( Closed and Controlled Access Camp ) on Lesvos, our community centre Paréa Lesvos  offers a safe space where people on the move, locals and internationals can meet and spend tim

Check out our monthly project update for December 2025 at Paréa Lesvos The latest mural art, done with love by our friends from Menti Libre! The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone is welcome in Paréa ! Located within walking distance from the CCAC ( Closed and Controlled Access Camp ) on Lesvos, our community centre Paréa Lesvos  offers a safe space where people on the move, locals and internationals can meet and spend time in a peaceful and we

Check out our monthly project update for November 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Children's activities at the World Children's Day celebrated in Paréa Lesvos. The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone is welcome in Paréa ! Located within walking distance from the CCAC ( Closed and Controlled Access Camp ) on Lesvos, our community center Paréa Lesvos  offers a safe space where people on the move, locals and internationals can meet and spend time in a peacef

Dear friends,  After the fire at Camp Moria, Lesvos has disappeared from the public eye. Yet the Greek island  continues to be the site of daily human rights violations  — such as inhumane living conditions in the camp. As waves of intolerance and racism are rapidly spreading across Europe,  it is more important than ever to resist these attitudes, to fight for a just and inclusive society, and to keep safe spaces alive.   Within this context of shrinking support and the subs

Check out our monthly project update for October 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Sisterhood taking place! The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone is welcome in Paréa ! Located within walking distance from the CCAC ( Closed and Controlled Access Camp ) on Lesvos, our community center Paréa Lesvos  offers a safe space where people on the move, locals and internationals can meet and spend time in a peaceful and welcoming environment.  Paréa is run by Europe

Check out our monthly project update for September 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Preparing the ground to plant 2 lemon trees at our garden. The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone is welcome in Paréa ! Located within walking distance from the CCAC ( Closed and Controlled Access Camp ) on Lesvos, our community center Paréa Lesvos  offers a safe space where people on the move, locals and internationals can meet and spend time in a peaceful and welcoming e

Check out our monthly project update for August 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Laughing at the water games happening in Paréa. The word ‘paréa’ in...

Key Services Provided MSF operates a mobile medical unit in the collective space, near Mavrovouni camp, offering a comprehensive primary...

Check out our monthly project update for July 2025 at Paréa Lesvos The "Orquesta de Cámara Solidaria" (OCAS), playing at Paréa Lesvos...

Check out our monthly project update for June 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Children receiving lunch at the World Refugee Day celebration in...

World Refugee Day #WRD2025 On 20 June we paused to honor the strength, courage and creativity of people forced to flee. At Paréa Lesvos we marked the day as we do every day: by opening our doors, turning up the music and sharing food, games and laughter.  Community is our super-power:  In a landscape of waiting, it offers belonging. Every dish cooked, song sung or story told weaves a web of solidarity stronger than borders. This #WRD2025 we reaffirmed our belief: no one shoul

Check out our monthly project update for May 2025 at Paréa Lesvos The word ‘paréa’ in Greek means “company, circle of friends”: everyone...

Check out our monthly project update for April 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Dancing time at our anniversary party, at Paréa Lesvos The word...

Check out our monthly project update for March 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Enjoying the peace of the garden, at Paréa Lesvos The word ‘paréa’...

3 Years! That's 3 years already! It is still difficult to believe. What started as a leap of faith, where we would take responsibility...

Check out our monthly project update for February 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Enjoying the peace of the garden, at Paréa Lesvos The word...

Check out our monthly project update for January 2025 at Paréa Lesvos Playful moments, in our community center Paréa Lesvos The word...

Check out our monthly project update for December 2024 at Paréa Lesvos Celebrating our winter party, in our community center Paréa Lesvos...