Delegation to Lesvos
Overcoming borders
September 23 – 27, 2026
The Greek island of Lesbos (Lesvos) has always been a meeting place of different cultures. Even today, the island is home to a rich diversity of languages, art, and ways of life. However, the EU border regime is increasingly experimenting with various methods of militarisation in an attempt to keep migrants out of the EU through detention, violent illegal pushbacks, and scaremongering.
- On this trip, we will examine the situation of migrants in the Aegean region within a broader geographical, historical, and political context.
- We will meet with local activists, experts, representatives of networks and organisations and individuals who stand in solidarity with migrants.
- We will get to know social justice activists and their methods for challenging the structures of injustice on the island and across Europe. They will share with us their work: observing trials of criminalised migrants, inspiring protests and actions against the illegal and deadly practice of pushbacks, and participating in the struggle against the island’s transformation into an open-air prison.
We invite you to join us in discovering this upside-down world right in the heart of Europe. We’ll learn from and be inspired by the activists on the island. A world without violence is possible!
Language: English
Cost: 400 Euros plus travel
Delegation Leaders: Jakob Fehr, Christina Karvouni, and the Aegean Migrant Solidarity team.
The costs cover all travel within the country, accommodation, meals, fees, and charges. They do not include travel to the island, health insurance, or visa fees.
Visa Requirement: Before applying for the delegation, please check if you need a visa or a preapproved electronic travel authorization. You can find general information regarding visa requirements here, but make sure to confirm the length of time required to apply for a visa and all requirements with the concerned embassy or consulate in your country, or the government’s website.
Aegean Migrant Solidarity is a program of Community Peacemaker Teams on the island of Lesvos, Greece. AMS is sponsored by the DMFK and CPT-NL.