LESVOS
From the daring sea rescues of refugees, to the humanitarian aid on the shore, to the camps and playgrounds established to give refugees safety after their treacherous journey, Team Humanity was there in full force.
Founder Salam Aldeen was among five humanitarian workers who were accused of smuggling for saving fleeing refugees from a death at sea; a landmark trial that came with a possible life sentence, but ended in a full acquittal. Here are some of the articles and resources about this foundational chapter in Team Humanity’s history:
Fighting to Save Every Life from the Sea: Salam Aldeen on Team Humanity’s Mission in Lesbos
See harrowing video clips and hear accounts from the coastal rescue missions undertaken by Salam Aldeen and the brave Team Humanity members in the Greek island of Lesbos in 2015.
