As the refugee crisis continues, so do relief efforts. Happy Caravan schools are an example of volunteer spirit.
Category: Greece
“Extra Challenges for Female Refugees” by Jaileane Aguilar
It’s difficult enough to be a refugee, but female migrants are faced with an additional set of challenges.
“Parallels of European and US Refugee Crises” by Jaileane Aguilar
Journalism student Jaileane Aguilar speaks with migrants in Greece, and draws comparisons with the crisis in the US.
Photo Essay: “Happy Caravan” by Cindy Cuellar
A look at the Happy Caravan site in Thermopylae, four hours north of Athens.
“One Resilient Refugee” by Jose Francisco Govea
Life is rough inside Moria Camp on Lesvos Island. But Jose Francisco Govea speaks with a young man who is making the best of it.
“Journey for Acceptance” by Jose Francisco Govea
Jose Francisco Govea speaks with migrants and officials on two European islands: Sicily and Lesvos.
Photo Essay: “An Island of Washed-Up Dreams” by Cindy Cuellar
Cindy Cuellar’s photos show the spirt of volunteers and refugees on Lesvos island.
Social Work & Migration, by Kayla Marshall with Thomas Soares
Kayla Marshall is a graduate social work student who participated in the program. In this conversation with Thomas Soares, she describes her impressions. You can read the two research papers Kayla wrote while on the program by scrolling down on our website.
Refugee Services in Greece: Research Paper
While we have met many phenomenal service providers working with amazing organizations, we also know that there is a desperate need for more services for asylum seekers and better accessibility to exiting programs.
“Precious Legal Aid” by Thomas Soares
Migrants who wish to obtain refugee status in Europe face a long road ahead. But there is legal help. Thomas Soares reports, while studying abroad in Greece with San Jose State University.
“A Kinder, Gentler Refugee Camp” by Chris Core
Journalism major Chris Core visits Pikpa, a refugee camp on Lesvos island in Greece. Pikpa, run by Lesvos Solidarity, is for the most fragile of migrants. In his first-ever video package, Chris compares Pikpa with the more well-known Moria refugee camp.
“Schools Shaping Young Lives” by Gabriel Mungaray
San Jose State journalism student Gabriel Mungaray travels four hours north of Athens to a school helping refugee children. Happy Caravan is looking for volunteers and donations in order to support its mission.
“Let’s Start with the Basics” Podcast by Sarah Chang
Global studies major Sarah Chang explains the basics of the refugee crisis in this first episode in a series of podcasts.
“The Stars in Their Eyes” by Melody Del Rio
Refugees, like anyone else, want to live without violence or fear, they want to be able to provide for their family and they want to have basic human rights. Though their destination might not be America, there is a sense that they strive for the American dream.
