Students learn about Refugee Rights in Greece

This June, a group of Morningsiders and Junior Fellows completed the third iteration of the service trip to Greece to learn about refugee rights. In partnership with the Hellenic Education & Research Center (HERC), the group visited NGOs supporting refugees in Athens and on the island of Lesvos.

In Athens, students visited Za'atar NGO and their restaurant, Tastes of Damascus, as well as the Failte Center, Khora Free Shop, Doctors Without Borders, and Shedia Home.

During their time in Lesvos, the group had a unique opportunity to visit the Mavrovouni Refugee Camp with the support of Doctors Without Borders, which provides medical care in the camp. The group also visited Fenix NGO, an organization that offers legal aid and helps asylum-seekers obtain refugee status.

Beyond these visits, Morningsiders learned about Greek history and refugee law, savoured delicious local cuisine, and learned a few phrases in Greek.