Summer vacation

13 July. Seoul, South Korea.

We are living in the Mangwon neighbourhood for more than 3 months now and apart from some health problems we are happy. Having accomplished more than 3 months in a place where we in principle have the legal possibility to remain as long as we like, makes us pause and think about the world's over 65 million of internationally and internally displaced persons. The migrant crisis in Europe sadly doesn't show signs of improvement, with thousands of people dying at sea in a desperate attempt to reach Europe, and many more anonymously und invisibly during their journey through the desert.

Myanmar Child Refugees School

Myanmar Child Refugees School

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. July 1st, 2010

Every year, a number of political refugees from Myanmar make it across the border with Thailand and further into Malaysia. Their children are semi legalized but aren't entitled to basic services. A private initiative offers them education and safety from traffickers.

MWTV

Migrant Worker television

Seoul, Korea. April 15th, 2010

An independent television channel operated by migrant workers from several Asian nations aimed at supporting their nationals who are employed in South Korea.

We visit their center and make a small contribution.

Philipino household workers

Philipino migrant workers' shelter, Amman

Amman, Jordan. November 17th, 2009

The living condition for Philipino migrant workers in Jordan is so bad that the embassy had to put up a shelter for them.

We support some Philipino migrant workers with their medication.

Bourj El-Barajneh

Bourj El-Barajneh refugee camp, Beirut, Lebanon

November 12th, 2009

Bourj El-Barajneh refugee camp has been established in 1955l. The living condition of many life-long refugees in the refugee camp are horrible.

We support three patients with much needed medicine and a contribution to their hospital fees.

Caritas Syria

Aleppo, Syria. November 5th, 2009

Caritas helps Iraqi refugees, irrespective of their religion. They have fled the Mosul area of northern Iraq because of ethnic violence. They are not allowed to work in Syria and are often struggling to survive.

We make a little donation and visit two families.