Return home: Our emotional summary
A few days ago we returned to Austria and since then we have been carrying a somewhat heavier heart...
Video message from Pascal Violo from Calais
Pascal and his team were shocked by the terrible conditions under which the refugees have to survive.
Little Christmas miracle in Calais
Thanks to GEA Waldviertler, we were able to distribute 1,000 pairs of high-quality shoes, fairly produced in Austria, to refugees in need over the last few days.
Police eviction of a wild camp on the outskirts of the city
As we are collecting garbage at one of the many wild tent camps in Calais, suddenly 10 buses with 50 heavily armed policemen arrive.
The current situation of refugees in Calais
While we distribute relief supplies here every day to people who sometimes don't even have shoes at temperatures around freezing point, we often find ourselves in tears.
Preparation of donations in kind for distribution
Today we prepared the relief goods for the upcoming distribution in the sorting office of our partner NGO Collective Aid Calais.
France we come – the donations in kind are on the way!
Yesterday afternoon, the truck full of our relief supplies left on its journey to Calais. Our summary: 13.400 kg donations in kind, 15.685,- € cash donations
Christmas miracle “Sponsorship”
Become a sponsor and give students in Lebanon their right to education! For these children in particular, education is the "key to independence," so to speak.
Busy at our sorting office
Our sorting office in Güssing is bustling with activity: all donations in kind are sorted and bundled here. Thanks to all helpers!
The situation of refugees in Calais
At the end of November, we roll up our sleeves again to help refugees in need in the French port city of Calais and the surrounding area.