 The refugees In May, I visited the World Press exhibition in the new church in Amsterdam. Many days I thought about the shocking pictures I had seen. The photo that made the most impression on me was from a boat with refugees made by "Massimo Sestini". Who are those people? Why do they flee? Where do they go? What if I was on that boat? My sister Marjan visited Lesvos in july. She was on holliday along with her family and sended photo messages to me from her phone. She enjoyed very much on my favorite island. One day they went on a bike along the coast from Eftalou to Skala Sykaminas , the photos of that day were shocking. There was a boat with refugees at sea. When they reached land they cheered. (Jaco Klamer/photographer made a story at that moment) What awaits them? The world-press photo as well as my sisters images made me decide to book a flight and help. From October 5th till 26th 2015 I 'm on Lesvos, to photograph but also to help where ever I can. More news, information, donation: Boat refugee Foundation Stichting vluchteling Help for Refugees Molivos photos made by Marjan and Martin |
About Lesvos Photo and Photography blog
Anjo visited Lesvos for the first time in 1989 . After that almost every year. The main income of this Island are olives and tourism.
Anjo started this blog in 2015 to share the beauty of this magical place. At this moment more than 2500 refugees a day reach the Island. Those people need help. The Greek residents are very hospitable and help as much as they can. From 5-26 october 2015 Anjo will travel to Lesvos. She will post daily photos and stories about the situation on this blog. More news, information, donation: Aware&Share A drop in the ocean Proactiva Open Arms Boat refugee Foundation Stichting vluchteling Starfishfoundation 
Anjo Kan
Graduated as a garden designer, professional florist and photographer. Specialised in travel and nature photography.
"The most important thing is to see to meet and to share” 
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