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Lesvos Humanitarian Aid

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We, the Spartans of MSU, have been raised with the fundamental American value of humanitarianism. 

As a group of MSU students studying abroad, we have witnessed the refugee struggle on the island of Lesvos in Greece.  

The country of Greece, and especially the island of Lesvos, have recently been flooded with refugees coming from many countries, such as Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. These men, women, and children are leaving everything and coming to escape war and persecution, in hopes of finding a peaceful life for themselves and their families. The issue now is that Lesvos cannot support these refugees with the basic necessities of life. 

Despite the economic crisis in Greece, the Greek people have tried to support the refugees as much as possible, with the limited resources that they have. For this reason, the island of Lesvos has been referenced as 'The Island of Solidarity', and its people have been nominated for The Nobel Peace Prize. 

The refugee crisis in Lesvos is not an issue for Greece alone, but it is the responsibility of every one of us to support solving this humanitarian crisis. 

We have decided to launch a fundraiser to help provide basic needs to this community. The money we have collected, and will continue to collect,  will go to a local non-governmental association that has been active in aiding these people. The name of the organization is 'Syniparxi'. You can learn more about this organization at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/514654685298655/. Translation is available directly on the page.

This NGO is part of a greater alliance of local NGOs named, 'Village Altogether'. Your donation will go directly to the cause without any overhead/administrative fees. Current projects include:
- Providing blanets and water on the shores of Lesvos for immediate relief to newly arriving refugees
- Making and delivering food to Kara Tepe refugee camp
- Biweekly excursions for unaccompanied minors staying at Moria Refugee Camp. Taking them various attractions on the island that are both culturally and educationally enriching 
- Providing vital supplies to Moria Refugee Camp

Thank you for any support that you can provide! Everything makes a difference. 

We would like to thank the following groups for their generous contributions and efforts:
- The East Lansing community
- The First Christian Church of Lansing
- The MSU alumni of Lesvos Study Abroad
- The MSU community
- The MSU Hellenic Student Association

And finally, thank you to all of our Turkish, American, European, and other global donors that support this effort.
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Donations 

  • Steve and Laura Johnson
    • $30 
    • 6 yrs
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Gabby Lotarski
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East Lansing, MI

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