The temperature goes negative, the number of people and diseases rises. All the support is crucial to make a change in the several harsh conditions for those who are fighting for a stable and happier life.
In May 2018, with the contribution of different friends, family members and incredible anonymous people I was able to gather 500€ to buy shoes, clothes, power banks, phone credit and a few tents for the refugees in Calais.
Together we made a small big difference in these people's lives conditions.
The winter is here. 800 people are sleeping outside in Calais, more than 1200 in Dunkirk, the double in Paris, 2400, and over 1000 in Brussels. Despite the support of the different organizations, the measures imposed by the governments are harsh and inhumane. Daily confiscations by the police (CRS and Gendermarie) keep going, all the small possessions are taken away together with their dignity and security that is left. The lack of human compassion shown by the french laws it's disguised by the volunteers who daily chat, share and bond with whom is more than a "refugee".
Boots, sleeping bags, tents, waterproof clothes are the most needed items. Tablet vitamins come immediately after as well as food. This is why I'm asking for all your support again, to make a small difference in these inhumane 21st century living conditions. To make a difference for those who are fighting for a stable and happier life.
I'm countig with your support to gather enough funds for the organizations:
Salam Calais - https://www.facebook.com/salamnordpasdecalais/
Mobile Refugee Support - https://www.facebook.com/MobileRefugeeSupport/
First Aid Team - https://www.facebook.com/groups/FASTCalais/
Thank you <3
Inês Coutinho
Thank you!
With more than 20 days to go, we've almost reached 1000€! Thank you to all of you who've made this possible.
On a Calais update: things have not changed and might even gotten worse. We're watching clearances taking place everyday and sometimes twice a day. People calling us or texting us because they don't have a tent for the night or they need a plastic cover to avoid rain getting inside the tent and sleeping in a puddle of wet blankets. The CRS officers show a heartless attitude, blind by the money. People who have been here for a long time are full of scars for being beaten by the police and some have gain serious health problems, like heart or lungs deficiencies. Not to mention the hidden psychological damage.
All the help we can get is essential to help people survive during the winter.
Thank you for helping me helping them. Keep sharing <3
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Com mais de 20 dias restantes , estamos quase a atingir os 1000 €! Obrigado a todos vocês que tornaram isso possível.
Atualizações sobre Calais: a situação não mudou e poderá estar até pior. Estamos a assistir a limpezas de acampamentos diariamente e até 2 vezes por dia. Recebemos chamadas e mensagens de pessoas a pedir tendas, ou coberturas de plástico para evitar que a chuva entre na tenda, e durmam numa poça de cobertores molhados. A CRS mostra uma atitude insensível, cega pelo dinheiro. As pessoas que estão aqui há mais de 8 meses, 1 ano, 2 anos têm o corpo coberto de cicatrizes por terem sido agredidas pela polícia. Algumas ganharam problemas sérios de saúde, como deficiências no coração ou nos pulmões, para não mencionar os danos psicológicos ocultos.
Toda a ajuda que consigamos obter é essencial para ajudar as pessoas a sobreviver durante o inverno.
Obrigado por me apoiarem a apoiá-los. Continuem partilhando <3
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