By Olimpia Theodoli | Project Manager
Dear Friend,
As we move through 2026, the challenges facing displaced families in Greece and Syria remain significant, but our resolve remains strong. Your recent contributions to this project have allowed us to maintain stability for children and young adults whose lives have undergone significant transition.
From the Ground in Crete
Recently, we've focused heavily on our "education pillar". For vulnerable youths in Greece, learning the language is the key that unlocks the future. Your donations have funded Greek and English tutoring, ensuring they don't just sit in a classroom but actually participate and thrive. One of our students recently shared that they finally feel "at home" because they can talk to their neighbours. This is the power of your solidarity.
Emergency Relief in Syria
Across the Mediterranean, the situation in Aleppo remains fragile. Our "Food Basket" program continues to be a lifeline. More than just providing calories, each basket serves as a reminder to a mother that the world cares about her. By providing these essentials, we allow families to stay together and keep their children in school rather than sending them to work.
What’s Next?
We are currently $4,736 away from our funding goal for this phase. Our immediate priority is covering the rising cost of medical treatments for the six children, like S., who are currently under our care and require specialised surgeries and therapies.
Every donation to this project is a vote for a child’s future. Whether it is $10 for a bus ticket to school or $300 to secure a year of housing for a family, your impact is immediate and deeply felt.
Thank you for being part of the Crete For Life family. Together, we are keeping hope in motion.
With gratitude,
The Crete For Life Team
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