Supermarket vouchers for Ukrainian refugees in Greece have allowed families to purchase exactly what they need as they begin rebuilding their lives in a new place.
Often when we combine our resolutions with the hard work required to keep them, there is a ripple effect that improves the lives of those around us. This is what happened for Tassos, in Greece.
On Evia, Greece, small business owners received new machinery to get their business going again after fires completely destroyed their workshop. They are among the 1,200 people IOCC is assisting in Northern Evia.
Ioannis, a livestock farmer in Evia, Greece, received feed from IOCC for his flock of sheep and goats, helping him maintain his livelihood in the wake of last summer’s destructive fires.
People whose only homes were destroyed in last summer’s fires in Greece have received vouchers to help cover the costs of repairs and refurbishment, such as appliances.
Beekeeping is a traditional way to earn income in Greece, and several beekeepers are growing their production and income with equipment and business mentoring through IOCC programs.