Eric, Philippa & Our Daughter Ej
Originally from the UK we moved to the island of Lesvos Greece in 2000, and live in an area called Eftalou. Eric is an artist a painter and sculptor. The sculptures and other items he creates are handmade from local olive wood.
Philippa takes care of our business and small shop at our home here in Eftalou.
Ej is also a talented artist, a musician singer song writer who also loves photography to paint sculpt, painting and sculpture. Since early 2015, we have been rescuing and providing aid to refugees arriving on the shores of north coast of Lesvos. In the beginning it was just the three of us doing the best we could to help, however later in 2015 we had volunteers from all around the world arrive to help us. They estimate that in 2015/2016 600000 refugee status arrived on the northern shores of Lesvos, Although the mass numbers of arrivals have dropped, boats are still arriving and we continue to help.
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The multi-talented / Eric Kempson / was born in Hampshire, England in 1955, / and was brought up and educated in Winchester.
Eric Kempson Artist, Ellenisworkshop, Molyvos, Greece. 1,927 likes · 9 talking about this. Creations by Eric Kempson, Humanitarian & Artist.
EjK is a beautifull y and incredibly talented soul... At 17 years old the passion that she has for music is a quality that should be cherished,
Philippa and Eric Kempson - refugee support Eftalou / Molovos. 5K likes. Bringing together resources and information to support the work of the Kempsons...
The Hope Project. 3.8K likes. The Hope project is here to support the boat arrivals on the north coast of Lesvos as well as receiving and distributing...
This is the official fundraising page for The Hope Project Lesvos The Hope project is founded on the principles of dignity, compassion and safety for all.
For tens of thousands of desperate refugees landing on the Greek island of Lesbos the only welcome has been from a British family, the Kempsons, doing their best to offer some humanitarian aid.
As thousands of refugees continue risking their lives every day crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, a British family on the Greek island of Lesbos...
On the northern coast of Lesbos, on the shore outside a famous local hotel, the footfall is usually limited to tourists. But on a recent morning,
Eric Kempson is visiting Glasgow to raise awareness, recruit volunteers and raise funds to aid the Syrian refugee crisis in Lesvos.
British expats Philippa and Eric run a beachside refuge for migrants called Hope Centre - face being closed down after a ruling by local authorities...
This week we go the Greek island of Lesbos. Normally a haven for tourists at this time of year, this summer the island has been inundated with desperate migrants hoping for a new life in Europe - most of them refugees fleeing the war in Syria...
Their life and actions guarantee the safe existence of others. Thanks to their devotion and courage tens, hundreds, thousands of people were spared a terrible fate.
Personal thanks to humanitarian Eric Kempson, his family, and group of volunteers for his sacrifices and deeds helping the Syrian refugees arriving in Greece.
British couple Eric and Philippa Kempson have been helping refugees arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos.
