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When the fire destroyed Moria camp in September 2020, thousands of people were suddenly displaced to the newly established temporary site of Kara Tepe. Access to water, electricity and basic services was limited, infrastructure was still being developed, and the COVID-19 pandemic created additional challenges.

Our updated two-year strategy for 2026–2027 reflects a clear step forward in how we stand alongside people on the move. Advocacy remains at the heart of what we do, but just as importantly, we are strengthening how prepared we are to respond when needs arise—quickly, responsibly, and with dignity.

At the IHSA Conference, DiH shared its experience as a small frontline organisation bridging field realities and humanitarian standards through evidence-based, community-led approaches.

Clean water, dignity, and health are fundamental rights. Over the past years, A Drop in the Ocean has worked to ensure these essentials for people living in Lesvos CCAC. Our latest WASH Evaluation Report sheds light on the impact and importance of this work

We’re incredibly excited to share some big news: A Drop in the Ocean is about to kick off a brand-new Erasmus+ project—EmpowerED—and we couldn’t be more proud to lead this journey.

In humanitarian settings, it is often the most basic services that hold the greatest power to protect dignity and preserve life. Laundry services—frequently underestimated in emergency response—are a prime example. For A Drop in the Ocean (DiH), ensuring that refugees and asylum seekers can maintain personal hygiene through access to clean clothing is not a luxury. It is a right, and a public health necessity.

Access to clean laundry is a fundamental yet often overlooked need in humanitarian settings, directly affecting public health and individual dignity. Recognizing this, A Drop in the Ocean (DiH), in collaboration with The Washing Machine Project (TWMP), launched a pilot intervention introducing manual washing machines at the Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) on Lesvos, Greece. As we are preparing a new evaluation cycle exercise, we wanted to share these findings, which provide valuable insights into its effectiveness, the positive changes it has brought, and key lessons for future improvement.

A Drop in the Ocean (DiH) recently had the honour of attending the European Humanitarian Forum (EHF), the fourth edition of this annual event that is becoming more important and relevant as each year passes by, bringing together key stakeholders from across the humanitarian sector globally.

A brief exploration of the daily challenges faced by women and girls seeking asylum 

For most of us reading this, hot water is an afterthought, a readily available luxury we have come to expect each time we wash our hands or take a shower. Yet, for residents of the Mavrovouni refugee camp on Lesvos, hot water is a rare luxury.