Blog: Field visit at Gaziantep (24 January 2016) - Hoofdinhoud
Back to Gaziantep for the second time. To evaluate the needs on the ground, to discuss with our partners and to express the EU's solidarity.
I visited Gaziantep for the second time. I went back to reaffirm the European Union's solidarity. To the refugees. To the host communities. To the people and government of Turkey.
I have been on the ground to assess the needs and to express our deep appreciation for the good work our partners are doing.
I had the opportunity to discuss with our partners a wide range of issues. But especially the current state of play, the current challenges, the new needs and how to respond to them.
No country and no community alone can face the gravity of the refugee crisis. Working together is a precondition to address the needs effectively.
Discussing with refugees about the life conditions.
Protecting and educating refugee children is a major priority (photo: WFP)
Visited a market serving Syrian refugees through the innovative approach of e-vouchers.
With refugees listening to their concerns and hopes. I reaffirmed EU's solid support (photo: WFP)
Met refugeechildren at the excellent Relief International education.
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