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Middle East:
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As conflict escalates in Lebanon and Gaza, tens of thousands of civilians are being forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
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7
Countries of Operation
With currently 4 active missions in Greece, Lebanon, The Netherlands, and soon in Egypt. In the past, we have provided humanitarian relief in Morocco, Ukraine and North-West Syria.
350+
Daily Participants
Every day, over 350 dedicated individuals lead, co-create, and participate in activities with Movement On The Ground, with 80% of them coming from refugee or migration backgrounds.
€ 20M
Funds Raised
Powered by the generosity of hundreds of individuals and more than 41 supportive partners, including iNGO's, governments bodies and UN agencies to provide humanitarian aid, and scaling our impact through Camp to CampUs.
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Digital Livelihood Program in Lebanon
The Future is in Tech.
In 2023, we launched our Digital Livelihood Program to equip young adults, 80% of whom are girls, with essential skills for secure, remote, and well-paying job opportunities.
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Community Volunteer Program on Lesvos
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Since 2015, we have been operating on the island of Lesvos, where we are active both inside the refugee camp and outside with our Education and Community Center. In Athens, we run several shelters for unaccompanied minors (UAM) as well as one 18+ shelter.
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Lesvos CampUs
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Athens CampUs
The Athens CampUs is Movement on the Ground’s newest project, providing safe and supportive homes for young refugees turning 18 as they transition to adulthood in Greece. Building on our experience sheltering unaccompanied refugee minors (UAM) in Athens, the CampUs addresses a critical gap for those aging out of care, offering stability and pathways to...
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Unaccompanied Minors in the Netherlands
Since June 2022, Movement on the Ground has been active in the Netherlands, providing support and guidance for unaccompanied minor refugees. This program focuses on young people aged 15 to 18 who have come to the Netherlands alone, without their parents, to apply for asylum.
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Help us Support Displaced Communities in the Middle East
Help us provide displaced communities across the Middle East with immediate relief and contribute to long-term recovery.
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Digital Livelihood Academy in Lebanon
Let’s unite make a positive impact together to empower young women in Lebanon. Your support can help us expand our Digital Livelihood Program, providing young women with essential skills for secure, remote and well-paying job opportunities.
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Beat the Heat
As the days get longer and temperatures rise, the anticipation of summer grows. But throughout this seasonal change, we are reminded that for displaced individuals, families and children, the onset of summer brings on a different reality.
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Latest News
Navigating New Beginnings: How Radya Naciri and Tessa Thepen Support Unaccompanied Minors
November 18, 2024
Radya Naciri and Tessa Thepen, mentors for Unaccompanied Minors at Movement on the Ground in the Netherlands, bring a unique blend of experience and passion to their roles, supporting young refugees in navigating new lives far from home. Radya, with a background in law, pedagogy, and years of dedicated work with asylum seekers and solo...
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Introducing the Athens CampUs
November 13, 2024
Introducing the Athens CampUs: Safe and Healing Homes for Young Refugees Starting Their Life in Greece MOTG is delighted to announce the start of a new project in Athens: safe and healing homes for young refugees turning 18 and starting their life in Greece. For the past 4 years, Movement on the Ground, supported by...
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Get to know Movement on the Ground’s new CEO- Patricia Vermeulen!
November 5, 2024
Patricia Vermeulen, the newly appointed CEO of Movement on the Ground, brings nearly two decades of experience leading humanitarian initiatives at global organizations such as The Red Cross and Amref Health Africa. Known for her collaborative, people-centered leadership style, Patricia is passionate about addressing the world’s urgent displacement crises through innovative, community-driven solutions. In this...
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Our Journey
October 10, 2024
9 Years Later- the Mission is as Important as Ever 3rd October 2015, we still remember as if it was yesterday. Moved by the picture of 2 year old Alan Kurdi who washed ashore a month before, we went to stand with the local Greek community on Lesvos helping the hundreds of thousands seeking safety...
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Challenged again to push our Camp to CampUs mission forward.
September 10, 2024
The past seven years have been a rollercoaster of defining moments and crossroads for Movement On The Ground, and we are grateful for all of them. Today, we are challenged again in our ability to push the “Camp to CampUs” mission forward on the Greek Islands. Today, we are challenged again in our ability to push...
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Undercover Olympian
September 10, 2024
Chios camp’s table tennis champion has a little secret. Unbeknown to other camp residents, Asmaa won gold in the women’s table tennis singles and silver in the doubles at the 1999 Special Olympics in North Carolina. So when the softly-spoken girl from Gaza – the only female to enter MOTG’s latest tournament – blitzed the rest...
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World Refugee (Every)Day
September 9, 2024
Let’s take a moment to remember that refugees are not just statistics or headlines. They are fellow human beings who have been forced to flee their homes due to unimaginable hardships, conflicts or persecution. They leave behind everything they know and love, seeking safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. 2023 UNHCR THEME: HOPE...
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World Humanitarian Day
June 19, 2024
Today is World Humanitarian Day. Each year on August 19th, the world unites to celebrate the unwavering commitment of humanitarians who come together to tackle global challenges. The purpose of today is to shine a light on the plight of civilians facing adversity and pay tribute to the aid workers who risk their lives to help others. At...
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