Refugee

Greek refugee crisis: "How could this ever become normality?"

The horrific conditions in refugee camps on the Greek islands have made headlines around the world. But, nothing can prepare MSF communications specialist Valeska for what she finds when she visits two camps on Samos and Lesvos...

11 Mar 2020 / 8 minute read

"The people have no lifejackets, the black sea is heaving"

On board the Ocean Viking search and rescue ship, MSF nurse Catherine and the team are fighting rough seas and fast-moving events to save people from a small boat caught in the chaos. Part two of two

28 Feb 2020 / 9 minute read

Refugee

Catherine Flanigan

Nurse

"So much has happened in the first short months of her life"

When MSF and partner SOS MEDITERRANEE were forced to end Mediterranean search and rescue operations in late 2018, MSF nurse Catherine thought her days at sea were over. Soon, she would be back aboard a new ship - the Ocean Viking - helping save the lives of people fleeing Libya. Part one of two

28 Feb 2020 / 8 minute read

Refugee

Mohammed, 2, has a brain disorder but does not get the care he needs because he's trapped in Moria camp

Anna Pantelia

Communications

“I cannot even look our patients in the eyes anymore”

Having fled conflict and instability, thousands of asylum seekers are now detained in dangerous conditions at Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Communications specialist Anna meets three mothers, trapped in Moria and struggling to care for children with chronic health conditions.

27 Feb 2020 / 8 minute read

When are the next bombs going to fall

Within Syria, there are projects completely staffed by Syrians as in a number of areas the chance of international staff going in is very remote.

01 Oct 2015 / 4 minute read

The young Syrian men who have been robbed of all their savings stride off purposefully in the direction of Molyvos village, where a team of volunteers are waiting in a car park to hand out bananas

02 Sep 2015 / 3 minute read

Greece

Refugee