AFGHAN DOCTOR AND ACP CENTER VISITOR, ATHENS


»I don't know any place in Athens where there is so much peace and cordiality. Even toward the most obnoxious people.«
»I don't know any place in Athens where there is so much peace and cordiality. Even toward the most obnoxious people.«

Greece

Greece is a beautiful country and is known and loved by many primarily as a tourist destination. The experience of those who find themselves here on an involuntary stopover on their protracted flight towards Western Europe is quite different.
HOW WE HELP
Refugee work Athens: food distribution, education, recreational programs and assistance with official matters more
Refugee work Athens: food distribution, education, recreational programs and assistance with official matters more
Relief transports: clothing, hygiene products and food
Relief transports: clothing, hygiene products and food
Evangelism: church services, talks and Bible studies for interested people
Evangelism: church services, talks and Bible studies for interested people
Shelter: transitional housing for particularly vulnerable people more
Shelter: transitional housing for particularly vulnerable people more
Refugee camps: regular distribution of relief supplies to official refugee camps and pastoral care
Refugee camps: regular distribution of relief supplies to official refugee camps and pastoral care
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Athens
Area: 132 000 km2
Population: 10,5 Mio.
Life expectancy: 82 years
Children mortality: 3 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 98 %
Religions: 90 % Greek Orthodox, 2 % Muslims, 8 % other
A SAFE ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD
Stranded women, children, men, and even entire families find protection from assault, human trafficking and violence here. We offer them refuge, support in dealing with authorities and holistic assistance.
August 06 2025
GREECE
Happiness for the Young and the Old
The situation at ACP Father's Heart in Athens can change very quickly. Whereas last time it was mainly Afghan women and their children who took pa ...
February 27 2025
AFGHANISTAN / GREECE
An unforgettable Christmas
It is a celebration that goes beyond the bounds of the frame. Not only for reasons of space, but above all because of the message that can change ...
February 24 2025
GREECE
In need of help, but rich
Our team in Greece works among refugees who are stranded in Athens. Their daily lives are filled with many loving, sometimes humorous and often me ...
May 29 2024
GREECE
Prayer with Power
On a Greek island, our staff spoke to a group of refugees about Jesus. Fatima* doesn't understand it at first. ...
March 19 2024
GRIECHENLAND
Ort des Friedens
Bei Father’s Heart, dem Flüchtlingszentrum von AVC Griechenland finden Menschen fern ihrer Heimat Schutz, Frieden und eine Familie. ...
January 08 2024
GRIECHENLAND
Flüchtlinge lernen Jesus kennen
Das Zentrum AVC Father’s Heart in Athen bietet Flüchtlingen fern der Heimat ein Gefühl von Familie. Heute beten wir für die hier Gestrandeten und ...
July 10 2023
GRIECHENLAND
Geborgenheit für Flüchtlinge
Als Flüchtling in der Fremde zu leben, ist hartes Brot. Heute beten wir für das Zentrum AVC Father’s Heart in Athen, das Gestrandeten ein Zuhause ...
May 31 2023
GRIECHENLAND
Herzen erreichen
In Griechenland stranden unzählige Flüchtlinge aus Afghanistan und dem Iran. Ihre Flucht hat meist humanitäre und wirtschaftliche Gründe, doch auc ...
VERSATILE AID OFFERS
In our center in Athens, hot meals are served twice a week to around 300 people. In addition, sewing classes, handicraft, language and computer courses as well as children's programs take place. Relief and food parcels are regularly distributed to those in need - not only to refugees but also increasingly to the Greek population.
GLIMMERS OF HOPE ON THE RUN

Emergency aid: Brief presentation of the refugee center and the projects of AVC Hellas in Athens.
GLIMMERS OF HOPE ON THE RUN


Emergency aid: Brief presentation of the refugee center and the projects of AVC Hellas in Athens.