In the shadow of the Acropolis, Brits and other tourists wine and dine before heading off to luxury hotels. The Plaka area of Athens is steeped in history and awash with culture. But a stone’s throw away, desperate women and young children live a very different life... eased, thankfully, by the efforts of a British charity team.
CRIBS International was founded by Sally Hyman, once a language teacher, from Saddleworth, Gtr Manchester. Her supporters include former Coronation Street actor and The A Word star Julie Hesmondhalgh, 52.
And, together with the Sunday Mirror, they today highlight the plight of asylum seekers trapped in an inhumane system which leaves many homeless, forced into sex work and without healthcare.
