Get ready for another incredible project in the country of Greece! Get ready to experience one of the most incredible countries on Earth in the best way possible: with ISLA. Since 2013 we have been sending teams to this enchanting place and working alongside the Greeks to promote water safety. When we are not working? […]
With over 9 million displaced or killed Syrian refugees, our globe is dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. For many months, the coast of Lesvos in Greece, has been the epicenter of thousands of Syrian Refugees seeking safety and shelter. Unfortunately for a countless too many, the trip across the sea has ended […]
In fall of 2015, the ongoing crisis of refugees drowning and/or arriving desperate to the shores of Lesvos, Greece became a call to action for the Lifeguard Hellas team to head to the island. They set up relief stations and lifeguard services to attempt to decrease the drowning rates for desperate refugees. Their efforts have now directly affected […]
Film Director Devyn Bisson shares her experience filming the ISLA documentary “Light House Molyvos” during the Syrian refugee crisis through facebook posts.
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