In 2015, 856,000 people passed through the Greek islands, and in 2017 and 2018 only just under 30 thousand (according to UNHCR). But 2019 brought already a growth – over 60,000 newcomers. Practice shows that you can get stuck in Lesbos for a good few years. Nikos and Katerina run a small restaurant on the island, where every refugee can feel at home and eat a meal for free.
10.10.2024
Michał Żakowski and Radio 357 have arrived on Lesvos! We’re about to stir things up a bit—because, as we’ve proven many times, that’s what we do best. This Friday at 12:00, Michał will be broadcasting his show Na Dachu Świata (On the Roof of the World) live from Greece. Just tune in! We’ll be discussing how to understand the world from the perspective of an island where people arrive, fleeing wars and persecution. And, of course, we’ll share some of our new ideas for producing good.
30.07.2025
“Dobra Paprika,” Katerina laughs, adding a diced vegetable to the huge pot. A volunteer’s slip of the tongue, while trying to pronounce the Polish name of our foundation, created a lot of new jokes and playful ideas in the daily market of humor. “We have to laugh. If we lost our sense of humor, none […]
18.07.2025
A few years ago, we began our project in Greece with kitchen revolutions. We fed those whose health made it impossible to survive on camp rations alone. We still do that, but like a good chef, we’ve seasoned our project by also giving opportunities to those who want and are able to work. That’s how […]
17.07.2025
“Water,” Nikos answers without hesitation when asked what they need most right now. The silver medal in Tokyo filled the entire Home Village team with pride. Recognized NIKA—organic, artisanal olive oil, produced right here—owes its exceptional quality to a mixture of hard work and love for the land shown by our beneficiaries. Each fruit is […]