Four years ago, at an informal meeting of our team, a former colleague from Sri Lanka told us how she had spent her birthday:
“I baked a delicious, large pasticcio, devided it into portions and placed it in individual packs. I took the boxes and distributed them to the homeless people in the square. Their enjoying my food gave me so much pleasure! It was the best way for me to celebrate my birthday!”
This exceptional person, Michelli, one of the oldest members of our team, also known as “Big Mamma”, is no longer with us. May you rest in peace, Mamma…

Nermine and Warda: A Story of Friendship and Impact in the Lives of Refugee Youth
Journalist: Vadim Fedutinov Nermine and Warda are volunteer teachers at the METAdrasi Education Center. They have been friends for many years, even before beginning to work for the organization; they credit their friendship and collaborative efforts as the major keys...