The Island, the Sea, the Volunteer and the Refugee
As the refugee crisis in Greece subsides, poet Louise Wallwein responds to what she has seen and heard over the past year working as a volunteer on Kos.
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1. The Island, the Sea, the Volunteer and the Refugee with poetry by Louise Wallwein
As the pressure in Greece from the humanitarian refugee crisis subsides, Poet Louise Wallwein who has a long-standing relationship with the Island of Kos, travels back to Kos Town where she worked as a volunteer helping arriving refugees during the past year . In the wake of an agreement with Turkey, as the numbers of migrants crossing the sea from Bodrum to Kos falls dramatically, she travels back to find out how the humanitarian crisis played out on their doorstep has affected the Islanders and to meet the refugees who are left behind.
The trip inspired Louise to write a ballad based on what she has heard and seen
Producer. Susan Roberts.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Louise Wallwein |
| Producer | Susan Roberts |
Broadcasts
- Thu 26 May 2016 14:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 3 Jun 2016 21:00BBC Radio 4
