Since the start of the Syrian war, the ensuing refugee crisis has become one of the most difficult issues facing the world today. Combined with similar political, economic, and military conflicts developing in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan, Europe is now the epicenter for the world’s largest humanitarian crisis since the Holocaust.
Adjacent to the Aegean Sea, many desperate migrants pay human smugglers to pack them into overloaded rafts taking them from Turkey to the Greek coasts. In a recent estimate, over 3,800 have died in 2016 alone attempting the journey, a testament to the impossible situations they leave behind in their home countries.
This first-of-its-kind expedition will put you on the front lines of this tremendous crisis, allowing you to possibly come face-to-face with refugees shortly after they arrive in Greece for the first time. You will have many opportunities to demonstrate God’s love and share the Gospel while working alongside e3 Medical teams providing free healthcare to those who need it most. Teams will also have opportunities to encounter migrants in one of Greece’s major cities and to engage in Gospel conversations. This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve the world’s most vulnerable people when they need it most.
Note: This expedition will expose participants to individuals facing severe trauma. Please be aware that you may experience secondary emotional trauma as a result. Before applying, it is recommended that you spend time praying over the opportunity and discussing it with trusted family and friends.
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