Helping Young Refugees
Some of you may remember recent demonstrations in Paris in response to a police “raid” that cleared a group of young men out of a vacant theatre. That action put us back in touch with Les Midis du Mie.
A collective formed in 2016, the NGO is dedicated to identifying and aiding young refugees sleeping rough in Paris who may be eligible for asylum. The name comes from the lunch they serve in a park in the 20th arr., where we first met them in 2018. The group provides meals, guidance, and legal support to teenagers in exile — and whenever and wherever possible: shelter.
In the past, they asked individuals and families to take in refugees while their cases were being processed. Now they scout for empty theatres or other temporarily closed spaces that might be donated or rented – but often they need extra funding to rent space or hotel rooms.
We continue to pay attention to their requests for clothes, especially in winter, as well as food supplies. You can help by donating at https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-midis-du-mie