Crete
Starting from January, we are setting up a distribution Hub on Crete to support people arriving in the region. The center will provide essential non-food items, hygiene products, and other basic necessities to those living in the reception centers.
The need is urgent. In the first week of July this year, over 2,000 people arrived on Crete and the nearby island of Gavdos, representing a 310% increase in arrivals compared to previous periods. Arrivals have continued steadily in the following months. Currently, around 1,100 people remain stranded in a reception center in the town of Agia, where conditions are reported to be poor and unsafe. Local authorities have repeatedly requested the transfer of migrants to mainland Greece, but coordination has stalled.
For the people living in the facilities, access to basic items is more than just convenience, it is a question of dignity, safety, and hope. Many have fled conflict and persecution, carrying little more than the clothes on their backs. The distribution hub aims to provide them with practical support while also offering a sense of stability and care in a difficult and uncertain situation.
How we work
A Drop in the Ocean brings extensive experience in setting up and managing distribution systems across different countries and contexts. Over the past decade, we have operated distribution points, community centers, laundry services, and emergency response structures in Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, and Norway
You can read more about our distribution philosophy, methods, and principles here
By establishing this distribution hub, we hope to address immediate needs and ensure that people in the facilities feel seen, supported, and respected.
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