At home under a tarp
There are over 2 million refugees in Kurdistan. Most of them are internally displaced persons who had to leave their villages due to war and terror.
That was Kurdistan 2023
A few days ago our relief team returned safe and sound from Kurdistan/Iraq. The Kurds are an exceptionally friendly people.
Pascal Violo: Explanation of Kurdistan
More than 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) live in Iraqi Kurdistan, some of them in huge refugee camps with more than 30,000 residents.
Distribution of donations in kind to children in Kurdistan
Thanks to the wonderful solidarity of hundreds of donors, we were able to present many, many children with donations in kind in the last few days.
Laughter is the most beautiful language in the world
At our current aid project in Kurdistan, the soap bubble artist Dr. Bubbles and four clowns were again present.
GEA Waldviertler shoes for 1,000 children
In the last few days we were able to give 1,000 children in Kurdistan/Iraq new shoes. This was made possible by the company GEA Waldviertler.
The genesis
In September 2020, travel photographer Pascal Violo made a mark of humanity: at the time, he didn’t know that his commitment was contagious. Because his impulse to help the people in the refugee camp Kara Tepe on Lesbos (Greece) also motivated many others to do their part and so a caravan was created in the middle of Austria. Namely that of humanity.
Our pillars of action
The three pillars of the KARAWANE’s impact are monetary donations, relief goods and joie de vivre. Because on site, professional clowns, acrobats and artists distribute the donations and put a smile on the faces of people in need with their extraordinary performances. For our support team, it is the best thing to be able to experience people so happy and detached from their difficult everyday life.
Our projects
The CARAVAN OF HUMANITY travels to various projects in and around Europe to help refugees in need with donations of money, relief supplies and a zest for life.
Help for orphans in Iraq
Our new project helps children in Iraq. In April, our relief team travels to the crisis area to support the children with donations in kind and money.
Help for refugees in Calais/France
Refugees have to endure terrible conditions in the north of France. In November 22, a Caravan relief team traveled to the site to help.
Help for orphans in Lebanon
Thousands of refugee orphans live in the small country of Lebanon. The caravan finances urgently needed relief supplies and supports school projects.
Help for war orphans from Syria
We support two orphanages in Syria and Turkey, where children live who lost their parents in the terrible war of recent years.
Help for Kara Tepe/Greece
Inhumane conditions prevail in the Kara Tepe refugee camp on the island of Lesbos. The caravan helps with monetary and material donations and gives hope.
Help for Casa Sankara/Italy
In the south of Italy, the caravan supports the showcase project "Casa Sankara", which fights against the exploitation of migrants in Italian agriculture.
Help for Bihac/Bosnia
Thousands of people get stuck trying to escape in the Bosnian-Croatian border town of Bihac. In February, the caravan travels to the area again to help people in need.
