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Young Australian backpackers in Greece face refugee crisis

Alex Grill drawing
Alex Grill drawing Source: Alex Grills

Young Australian backpackers enjoying a holiday in Europe found themselves facing the continent's refugee crisis and decided to help. The Greek island of Lesbos (also known as Lesvos) has seen a holiday haven confront a massive humanitarian emergency. This collision of these two different worlds is being captured by Australian artist Alex Grills in emotional drawings.


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Young Australian backpackers enjoying a holiday in Europe found themselves facing the continent's refugee crisis and decided to help. The Greek island of Lesbos (also known as Lesvos) has seen a holiday haven confront a massive humanitarian emergency. This collision of these two different worlds is being captured by Australian artist Alex Grills in emotional drawings.



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