The Board of Annette Thommessen Memorial Fund concluded that Trude Jacobsen’s commitment to support refugees in Greece since 2015 deserved the 2021 Honorary Award.
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Trude Jacobsen and A Drop in the Ocean receives Annette Thommessens honorary award for their work for displaced persons in Greece
The Board of Annette Thommessen Memorial Fund concluded that Trude Jacobsen’s commitment to support refugees in Greece since 2015 deserved the 2021 Honorary Award.
Yearly Quantitative Report 2020
A Drop in the Ocean supports refugees and other migrants in Europe. In 2020 we had a total of 106,600 visitors to our activities and distributions in Greece.
A Drop in the Ocean supports refugees and other migrants in Europe. In 2020 we had a total of 106,600 visitors to our activities and distributions in Greece.
New Year’s greetings – looking back at 2020
As we enter a new year, we want to take a minute looking back at the year that past. A year full of challenges where the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on how we socialise and live our lives. It has been a difficult year; many have lost their jobs and are facing uncertain times. And for the many thousands displaced persons in Greece, the situation became, if possible, even worse.
As we enter a new year, we want to take a minute looking back at the year that past. A year full of challenges where the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on how we socialise and live our lives. It has been a difficult year; many have lost their jobs and are facing uncertain times. And for the many thousands displaced persons in Greece, the situation became, if possible, even worse.
One Drop present in Bosnia-Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are now around 8,500 displaced persons. The challenges in the Bosnian refugee camps are many and the conditions for those who live there are difficult. In addition, around 3,000 people live outside the official camp, in the forest, in abandoned buildings and other public spaces.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are now around 8,500 displaced persons. The challenges in the Bosnian refugee camps are many and the conditions for those who live there are difficult. In addition, around 3,000 people live outside the official camp, in the forest, in abandoned buildings and other public spaces.
Recruting volunteer field workers to Lesvos
A Drop in the Ocean are now restarting recruitment of volunteer field workers to Lesvos. We will work in the new temporary refugee camp, Kara Tepe, and are currently in the process of implementing new projects there.
A Drop in the Ocean are now restarting recruitment of volunteer field workers to Lesvos. We will work in the new temporary refugee camp, Kara Tepe, and are currently in the process of implementing new projects there.
Moria totally damaged
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning on the 9th of September, Moria Refugee Camp on Lesvos burned down. The Greek Government confirms that no deaths are reported, but 13 000 displaced persons are now without a roof over their head and have lost what little they had. Lesvos must be evacuated now!
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning on the 9th of September, Moria Refugee Camp on Lesvos burned down. The Greek Government confirms that no deaths are reported, but 13 000 displaced persons are now without a roof over their head and have lost what little they had. Lesvos must be evacuated now!
Moria under lockdown – activity packs for unaccompanied minors
Due to an increase of Covid-19 cases, Moria Refugee Camp is now under lockdown. A Drop in the Ocean fears for the mental health of the unaccompanied minors. Our team on the ground have, among other things, distributed activity packs to keep the children distracted.
Due to an increase of Covid-19 cases, Moria Refugee Camp is now under lockdown. A Drop in the Ocean fears for the mental health of the unaccompanied minors. Our team on the ground have, among other things, distributed activity packs to keep the children distracted.
Concerned about the COVID-19 development on Lesvos and the situation for unaccompanied minors
In recent days, Greek authorities have imposed restrictive Covid-19 measures on Lesvos. The background is an increasing number of persons infected on the island, as well as the rest of the country.
In recent days, Greek authorities have imposed restrictive Covid-19 measures on Lesvos. The background is an increasing number of persons infected on the island, as well as the rest of the country.
Update from our coordinators on Lesvos
Last week we were informed that due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Greece, the Greek government decided to limit the entrance in Moria refugee camp to essential NGOs. Unfortunately, we are not among those. This means that we had to immediately stop all our activities and projects with the un-accompanied minors in Moria.
Last week we were informed that due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Greece, the Greek government decided to limit the entrance in Moria refugee camp to essential NGOs. Unfortunately, we are not among those. This means that we had to immediately stop all our activities and projects with the un-accompanied minors in Moria.
A Drop in the Ocean – 5 years
Trude Jacobsen sends her greetings to all Drops on the five-year anniversary of A Drop in the Ocean.
Trude Jacobsen sends her greetings to all Drops on the five-year anniversary of A Drop in the Ocean.