Preserving dignity

I AM YOU is a nonprofit working with people who have fled war and persecution. We envision a world awakened to a common humanity and strive to be the force leading the way as a global grassroots movement, sparking compassion through field work, volunteering, and dialogue. 

Changing lives

We serve men, women, and children who have found themselves in makeshift refugee camps in Greece, where they remain trapped in inhumane conditions without knowing when they will be able to leave. Our team provides a continuous presence on the ground, working tirelessly to resolve real-time needs.

We focus on creating a sense of reconnection to regular life through vital assistance with translation, health care, and legal support, as well as play, creativity and learning. The need can either be ongoing or momentary. The impact of addressing and solving a problem in real-time however is permanent, providing a clear pathway to self-reliance.

Programs

The Programs offer non-formal education and a variety of activities to community members of all ages living in Ritsona refugee camp. The purpose and aim of the different divisions within the program is to restore a sense of normality to people’s lives while countervailing fear, anxiety and frustration. In a setting where the individual is often forgotten and personal dreams and goals are put on hold, we aim to nurture ambitions, talents and skills of all who wish to participate in meaningful and stimulating classes and activities.