There is love and humanity in the hearts of all people. But sometimes love and humanity go beyond borders and examples can be seen in the hearts of noble Europeans who welcomed the war-torn people of Afghanistan and Syria.
For example, we spoke with Pablo Fernandez, the manager of a spanish NGO in Greece. Let’s see what is the organization about and why they are here.
Could you please introduce your organization Remar and what you are doing in Greece?
Right now we are in two camps in Greece, one is here in Malakasa and the other one is the Moria camp in Lesvos. In Moria we are in charge of food distribution. Here in Malakasa we do different activities, like preparing soup and tea or providing clothing. If there’s also something else that we can do for refugees, we will do it, because we are here to serve them.
Who is supporting the organization financially?
The organization is mostly supported by its own funds, but sometimes we receive private donations as well. Right now, private donations are very difficult to find, because refugees are not in the news anymore.
How many people work in Malakasa and Moria?
It is about 8 to 10 people in Malakasa and about 10 to 15 in Moria. After the summer it will be less than that.
This is a spanish organization, are all the volunteers from Spain?
No, most of the volunteers are from Spain because we talk with them more frequently. We also have volunteers from Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and a few from France and England.
What kind of feelings do you have when you are helping the refugees?
I have been here for three years now helping the refugees. I have seen the difficulties they are going through and that’s why I feel useful helping them.
What is your message for the refugees and the people of Europe?
Well, this is a very difficult question, it needs hours to be answered. For the Europeans who don’t accept refugees, I would say to give, at least, a chance to the refugees because we are all humans. To the refugees, I would like to say to be patient and not act badly because the answers to their applications take long. Also, they should know that Europe is not paradise, they should be patient and try to get on well with the Europeans.
This was a kind of humanity that the noble people of Spain and Europe had with us. I know that refugees will answer this goodness with goodness for those people who have humanity.
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