Our Projects

what we do

At the heart of our missions is our Camp to CampUs methodology, which aims to transform refugee camps into self-sustaining community hubs that encourage active participation and facilitate integration into the local environment.

Our Projects

Our work

Humanitarian crises strip people of their basic needs, but also of their access to training, self-development, and community. We believe in a world where every individual, regardless of their background, can belong and feel enabled to return to being an active member of society. To make this happen, we take a new approach to aid – one where the path to recovery is built from within the community itself. We call this: “Camp to CampUs”. Underpinning our method are four key focus areas that serve as the foundation for all our work.

All of our projects fall under one or more of these focus areas.

Meeting Basic Needs

Access to and agency over basic needs. Enable participation in activities that foster unity, unlock skills, and improve living conditions.

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Training & Employment

Skill-building and (vocational) education programs helping to gain skills and qualifications to enter the job market.

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Sense of Belonging

Facilitate individuals' integration into the (local) community, and connect them to support organizations.

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Scaling our Impact

Equip stakeholders with the knowledge, skills and tools to make Camp to CampUs a standard for humanitarian action.

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OUR PROJECTS

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Movement On The Ground SYRIA

Our pilot program in Syria combines safe housing, education, and transitional support to empower returning and displaced families to restart their lives.
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Movement On The Ground SYRIA
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Stand with Gaza

Stand with Gaza
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Lesvos CampUs

Lesvos is where our journey began, and it remains a vital hub for our mission to turn crisis zones into thriving communities. The island serves as a powerful example of how a community-driven, holistic approach can transform the lives of displaced people, restoring dignity and fostering resilience.
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Lesvos CampUs
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Athens CampUs

The Athens CampUs is Movement on the Ground’s newest project, providing safe and supportive homes for young refugees turning 18 as they transition to adulthood in Greece. Building on our experience sheltering unaccompanied refugee minors (UAM) in Athens, the CampUs addresses a critical gap for those aging out of care, offering stability and pathways to...
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Athens CampUs
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Unaccompanied Minors in the Netherlands

Since June 2022, Movement on the Ground has been active in the Netherlands, providing support and guidance for unaccompanied minor refugees. This program focuses on young people aged 15 to 18 who have come to the Netherlands alone, without their parents, to apply for asylum.
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Unaccompanied Minors in the Netherlands