Refugees on Symi
There was a post on the Facebook Solidarity Symi page a couple of days ago letting us know that there has been an increase in the number of refugees arriving on Symi. The numbers are up, not as bad as elsewhere tough, and nowhere near the levels during the 2015 crisis, but still, these people need help. But: The charity (Solidarity Symi) no longer operates, and the authorities are doing what they can.
However, if you are on Symi, you can help by donating food and supplies via the supermarket in Yialos, Taxas (pronounced ‘Tahas’ or ‘Tachas’ with a soft ch, and not Tax-as, as it might read). Yiannis, the owner there, knows what’s needed. Unfortunately, there’s no way of assisting from abroad as yet. I’ve had a few messages asking what people can do from afar, but all I can tell you is to contact the Symi Solidarity page on Facebook. Even then, Andrew, who used to run it, is also working 24/7, as is everyone at this time of year and the charity isn’t there anymore, so he’s doing what he can from the goodness of his own heart. In other words, don’t hassle as it’s no longer his responsibility, in as much as it’s all of our responsibility to do what we can. I hope that makes sense
While that sinks in, here are a few photos from Yialos, taken on Monday.
