Pikpa camp

Pikpa camp or Lesbos Solidarity, is a privately-run refugee camp near Mytilene on Lesbos. It has a capacity of 100-120 people, though it has hosted hundreds more during times of acute need.[1] It aims to support the most vulnerable refugees who pass through Mytilene: families with children, the disabled, women who are pregnant, and the injured. The camp focuses on humanitarian aid and on providing for the various needs of refugees, including food, medical assistance, clothing, and psychological support.[2][3][4][5]

History

The site of the PIKPA village was originally a children's summer camp.[6] In 2012 it was transformed by the Lesvos Solidarity Network (and with the help of local authorities) into "The Village of Altogether" -- a safe haven for vulnerable refugees.[6] In 2016, Lesvos Solidarity registered as an NGO to further organize resources following the growing refugee crisis on Lesbos arising from the March 2016 EU-Turkey agreement. That same year, the UN Refugee Agency recognized a leader of the Pipka Camp, Efi Latsoudi, with its Nansen Refugee Award.[7][6][8]

See also

References
  1. "About Pikpa camp". Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  2. "lesvossolidarity.org". www.lesvossolidarity.org.
  3. https://www.lesvossolidarity.org/en/what-we-do/pikpa-camp
  5. https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2018/07/save-pikpa-refugee-solidarity-camp-on-lesvos-at-imminent-risk-of-closure/
  6. "Greek heroes honoured at 2016 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award ceremony". UNHCR.org. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  7. "History of Pipka Camp". Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  8. Court, Alex. "Greek volunteers receive UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award". UNHCR.org. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
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