On 19th August, I will be flying to Greece in order to support the small over-stretched team that cares for the refugees at one of the many camps in Greece. While I am there, I will meet with the leaders to learn about their challenges and needs, allowing me to make the case back in the UK for greater support. Most importantly and more immediately, I will be spending my time helping the team with the day-to-day running of the camp and bringing with me some essential supplies.

The supplies that I want to take are both consumables such as toiletries and basic medical supplies as well as much needed equipment for example IT and communications.

The Camp is located in the Northwest of Greece, around 4 km outside the town of Filippiada. There are around 700 people living in the camp, half of which are children. People are sleeping in small tents, which each house around 7 people. In the back there is a paved area with portable toilets. There is a large warehouse on the site where volunteers distribute clothes and baby food for some hours during the day. Besides that there is nothing.

There are no organisations here, no journalists, the UNHCR has been here once. The Syrian refugees believe that they have been forgotten by the world and let down by the EU.

I know that many of you are sympathetic to these poor families that have travelled thousands of miles in the face of adversity (many meeting their death en-route). I also know that if you knew how you could make a difference, you would. By giving whatever you can, it will allow me to give practical assistance on-site at the point of need and to get essential supplies to these refugees.

I will be there for at least 2 weeks and while I am funding my own travel, I am asking for your kind help to fund the supplies, equipment and essential day-to-day expenses.

I will be documenting my entire visit on daily basis on social media so that you will see for yourself the results of your kind donation.