The refugee deal forged by the European Union and Turkey in March appears to be on the verge of collapse. But in a small Greek community, Skala Sikamineas, as deeply affected as any by these new arrivals, the resolve to help newly arrived refugees has not been weakened.
Greek Village of Skala Sikamineas Remains Committed to Aiding Refugees
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A volunteer has a quick cigarette on Lesvos, Greece. Those on watch for migrants sailing from Turkey check the ocean with binoculars every 15 minutes. (J. Owens/VOA)
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The volunteers on Lesvos, Greece, stay vigilant outside their hut for any boat crossings made by refugees. (J. Owens/VOA)
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Fishermen from Skala Sikamineas, a city on Lesvos, Greece, wait for a storm to pass. (J.Owens/VOA)
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At the harbor in Skala Sikamineas on the Greek island of Lesvos, volunteers for the Refugee Rescue team carry out maintenance on their boat. (J. Owens/VOA)