Isle of refugees - Matej Povse photographer

ISLE OF REFUGEES

Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and from some African countries try to reach a safe place to live. Europe looks like a safe place. From Turkey to Greece by boat. Greek island Lesvos; expect to be one of these safe places. During the summer this island is full of tourists looking for place to relax. During the winter inhabitants care for livestock. For last years they also care for people who flees from the wars. Most of them are from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Island has a common goal for all, to feel free and safe. But for the refugees this is just on of the stops to the final destination.

Izmir, Turkey ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Lesvos, Greece ©Matej Povse

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Greece, Lesvos.

Before the dangerous sea crossing, some refugees wrapped in foil their possessions and themselves and thus are protected against the ingress of water into the boat.

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