In February 2016, volunteers from Orphans of the Dunya set course for Lesbos which is in huge crisis at the moment with a massive over flow of migrants from Syria coming on to Greek shore. Before leaving for the island, we held a fundraiser with a target of £10,000 selling food which was achieved Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah). The harsh conditions of the island and weather left many people cold and injured. One volunteer describes people approaching shores on flimsy boats which can easily capsize very cold waters.
There were many small children and babies alongside heavily pregnant women. On one evening, volunteers received a delivery of 1000 food parcels, contents consisting of water bottles, apples, tune tins, croissant and energy bars. These were handed out whilst refugees were boarding the ferry for Athens. Through your donations we were able to buy large quantities of trainers, joggers, backpacks, socks, hats and food to help keep the distressed warm. Orphans of the Dunya are determined to continue to provide a helping hand to those in need and your continued donations make that possible.
