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Every year, thousands of refugees arrive in Greece and Poland, fleeing violence and persecution. On arrival, they face complicated asylum procedures with limited access to legal support. ELIL is on the front lines, providing free legal assistance to those in urgent need, ensuring refugees have a fair chance to seek protection and rebuild their lives.
In Greece, we support refugees throughout their asylum process, both immediately upon arrival to the island camps (Lesvos and Samos) and on the mainland (Athens and Thessaloniki). Although the number of refugees is increasing, the number of legal organisations is shrinking.
At the Poland-Belarus Border, ELIL’s team fights for the rights of refugees facing violent pushbacks and detention in restricted zones, where many — including families and unaccompanied children — struggle to access basic services and legal support.
Your support can make a life-changing difference. By donating, you ensure that refugees receive crucial legal assistance, prevent unjust deportations and safeguard their right to asylum.
So far in 2024, ELIL has assisted over 7,000 people in Greece and Poland. We need your support to continue our work. Your donations will help us expand our teams in both countries, recruit more lawyers and provide vital legal support to uphold the rule of law and protect human rights for refugees at EU borders.
You can donate by debit/credit card using the form to the left or via bank transfer (account details below), GlobalGiving, PayPal or BetterPlace. We are extremely grateful for all donations.
All donors can be provided with a donation receipt upon request. Donors in Germany will receive a donation receipt compliant with German law.