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ADRA Macedonia activities Sept-Dec 2015
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ADRA Macedonia activities
September – December 2015
Since the start of 2015, more than 1.000.000 migrants and
refugees have arrived in Europe through the sea. Most of them are trying to escape
war, violence and persecution from their home countries.
It is estimated that there are 3.735 people drowned or
missing at sea.
In their desperate attempt to get to Europe, many migrants and refugees decide to travel with unsafe ships and boats. More than 80 percent arrived in Greece, most of them on the island of Lesbos.
Immigrant and refugee arriving point
Greece
Around 844.000 people arrived in Greece from
Turkey. More than 150.000 arrived in Italy from
Libya through the Mediterranean Sea.
From Turkey to Greece
From Libya to Italy
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Around 49 percent of the people crossing the Mediterranean Sea come from Syria, and 21 percent
are from Afghanistan.
SyriaAfghanistanOther
Between June and December, there were nearly 383.000
refugees and migrants registered to enter Macedonia,
according to Government statistics. 57% of all
registered arrivals were Syrian nationals, 24.4% were Afghan
nationals, 12% were Iraqi nationals, and the rest were
from Iran and Pakistan.
Refugee and migrant na-tionalities
SyriaAfghanistanIraqIran and Pak-istan
Of all the refugees and migrants that entered Macedonia in the
period from June until the end of December, 52 per cent were adult
male, 17 per cent were adult female, and 31 per cent were
children. Approximately 16 per cent of the children were
unaccompanied.
Adult maleAdult femaleChildren
As distressed as we are by the stories of the people who were forced to leave their homes and travel unsafely away from their countries, our ADRA Macedonia team is glad for the opportunity
to help these people on their way to a better future.
But there are still many people who need our help…
One of the major activities of the ADRA Macedonia team related to helping migrants
and refugees is providing food for the people as they arrive
at the Transit center Tabanovce.
We have provided more than 10.000 food items to refugees and migrants
at the Transit Center Tabanovce.
Providing food
Providing food
Providing food
Providing food
Providing food
Another activity that our team is focused on is purchasing and giving warm clothes –
jackets, gloves, warm socks, and winter hats.
Our volunteers are primarily concerned with the children and people with disability,
helping them to put on their new winter clothes. We are also giving warm blankets that the refugees can take with them on their road.
Providing warm clothes• Over 2.400 pairs of gloves• More than 2.200 pairs of socks• Nearly 1.000 winter hats• More than 420 winter jackets
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
Providing warm clothes
During our work on field we have noticed that refugees have a
huge need for hygiene supplies to keep their health on the long and hard road to a better life.
Now our team provides packages with basic hygiene supplies for
men, women and children, according to their needs.
Providing hygiene supplies
Our team has provided over 5.000 various hygiene items in accordance
with the people’s needs.
Providing hygiene supplies
Providing hygiene supplies
The popular baby-carriers were especially helpful to the
migrants, as they travel with their youngest family members,
on their way to peaceful and happier life. ADRA Macedonia
team was also assisting with the adjustment of the baby-carriers at the Transit Center Tabanovce.
Providing child carriers
Providing child carriers
Providing child carriers
In addition to the wither gear, we have provided raincoats for the youngest, too, to keep them
dry during the rainy days.
Providing raincoats
In order to prepare ourselves for more effective help for the
refugees and give support to the people helping the refugees in
Greece, we have visited the refugee camp in Evzoni.
Visiting the camp in Evzoni
Visiting the camp in Evzoni
In December, ADRA Macedonia team visited the home of the
great humanitarian and famous singer Esma Redzepova, where
we talked about the possibilities of her engagement
in our activities. She was happy to join our team on field
and help the refugees.
Arranging cooperation with Esma
In cooperation with ADRA Germany, in the frames of
the project "Children helping children", this year we had
the opportunity to bring packages and happiness to many children in Institutes
for Rehabilitation and Homes for Orphans throughout
Macedonia.
New Year’s surprises
New Year’s surprises
New Year’s surprises
Sometimes, for people facing a hard time in their life, a
friendly face, empathy and a helping hand can mean more
than anything else. The smiles that we see on people’s faces warm our hearts and give us even greater motivation to
continue in our cause.
Giving smiles
Giving smiles
Giving smiles
Giving smiles
Giving smilesWe are glad that we were able
to help more than 8.000 people so far
on their road to happiness.
Thank you for your attention