Awareness campaign & fundraiser
It's Personal: Reframing the "EU" Refugee Crisis

What we understand about the "EU" refugee “crisis” has largely been defined and directed by Western media and powerful actors. What caused this flow of migration? What happened to the flux of migrants seeking asylum? Who is responsible for their circumstances?

Once the cameras shuttered after the peak of the refugee crisis in 2015, worldwide attention shifted. However, the flux of migrants that had the EU declare an emergency situation did not disappear. The conditions forcing them to flee have not changed. Instead, they have been demonized through the years, faced discrimination, harassment, and even death. Policy-makers have created entire platforms to make it significantly difficult for refugees to access to basic needs and rights, like housing and education.

Many don’t realize that the journey from Turkey to Greece is extremely dangerous. Greek authorities are currently under investigation for allegations made by asylum seekers and humanitarian organizations, who’ve provided credible evidence that Greek authorities are forcing migrants to return to Turkey. Greece continues to deny these claims, but these actions continue to violate international law. Josoor is a member of a coalition of humanitarian organizations that are collecting evidence about the “pushbacks” to present to the EU Human Rights Commission. These “pushbacks," as they are called, experience unimaginable conditions. Pushbacks have faced major human rights violations - including unlawful detention, abuse, and torture - at the hands of Greek authorities. In addition, pushbacks have their valuable possessions taken, such as shoes, jackets, backpacks, and phones.

Our campaign seeks to supply aid to these pushbacks and other refugees who are experiencing economic hardship. At the basic level, a care package can help sustain a family to nourish themselves and keep themselves clean. Every human being deserves this dignity.

We’ve partnered with Josoor*, an international solidarity organization for refugees, who will help us distribute these care packages to people on the ground in refugee camps in Turkey. Afghans Empowered will be collecting all donations and sending it directly to Josoor to purchase the care packages for distribution.

Here is what your donation (of any amount) can help purchase:

General NFI package: (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, deodorant, disinfectant, disposable masks, cloth masks, detergent, comb, towels, bandaids) $20.56 USD

An extra $5.20 covers the cost of the Women’s Basic Care package, which includes pads.

Food for 1 person per month: (rice, pasta, oil, beans, lentils, canned vegetables, canned tuna, fresh seasonal vegetables, citrus fruits, salt and sugar, tea, milk, nuts and seeds, eggs, and dates) $32.12 USD

Food for family of 4 per month: (the previously listed grocery items but in higher quantities to accommodate the family) $56.81 USD

Clothing for men, women, and children: (socks, underwear, shoes, long-sleeved shirts, sweatpants, jackets, pullover, jeans, skirts) $41.18 USD

Clothing for babies: (onesies): $19.29 USD

NFI for pregnant women/babies: (diapers, wet wipes, baby powder, moisturizer, diaper cream, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, postpartum pads) $66.44 USD

We welcome donations of any amount. Everything adds up and helps us provide for people in need.

Awareness campaign from 2/26-3/19
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Overview 
Week 1 Instability
Week 2Migration
Week 3Where do we go from here?

a collaboration by Full Potential
& Afghans Empowered