Blog: Elise on the edges of civilization Elise Kant (1965) has been the director of the Haella Foundation since 2019. After working in war zones in previous roles, she has become closely involved with the situation of refugees on the fringes of Europe. “What we see there is that, as Europe, we have abandoned civilization and are detaining people in a dehumanized system.” That is why this blog is called: Elise on the Edges of Civilization. Her profile can be viewed on LinkedIn. The Haella Foundation has a special focus on this issue and works to raise awareness among donors and individuals, hoping to increase engagement with the cause. At the moment, Elise is in Lesbos, temporarily volunteering for Fenix in advocacy and wherever extra hands are needed. She maintains a blog about the situation in Greece, with a particular focus on Lesbos. 1 February 2025 / Human Rights, Refugee Advocacy The Dehumanization of Refugees at Europe’s Borders You can only implement this policy by dehumanizing people.” In a single sentence, Aron encapsulates the reality—not only of the... Read More 29 January 2025 / Field Experiences Beauty, Earthquakes, and the Shadow of the Refugee Camp When people hear “Lesbos,” various associations come to mind: a beautiful vacation island, a vast refugee camp, or the home... Read More « Previous 1 2 3 4 Please leave this field emptySign in to receive Elise’s latest blog posts by email. Controleer je inbox of spammap om je abonnement te bevestigen. We have a dedicated bank account for private donations: You can transfer your donation to: Bank name: ABN AMRO BankIBAN: NL40 ABNA 0138 9831 86BIC: ABNANL2AXXXAccount holder: Haella StichtingReference: General donation or Donation – Borders of Europe Links UNHCR Operational Data Portal The Guardian Greece Fenix Aegan Boat Report IOM Border Violence Monitoring Network Lighthouse Reports Greek council for Refugees Asylum Information Data Base European Network of National Human Rights Institutions Background Humanitarian Abuses at Europe’s Borders Encounters with aid workers at the outer borders of Europe.Haella Foundation, field visit to Lesbos, Athens, and Thessaloniki – April 2024 Download the report (in Dutch): 2024-Haella-Griekenland.pdf