Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Suhaida shares this temporary shelter with her husband Ali, their two son and daugher, and her brother. It is little more than left over construction material and the branches of an olive tree. It offers some shelter from the sun, but they have only a few pieces of cardboard to rest on. The family is from Afghanistan, and are waiting to be able to register on Lesbos before seeking a safer, happier life. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??These girls are from Afghanistan. Together with their parents, they are awaiting registration outside the First Reception Centre on Lesbos. They pass the time by playing music, using their hands and anything that can make a sound. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Two young Afghan girls at the Elaionas transit camp near Athens. The majority of the residents at the centre at present are families from Afghanistan. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A couple wash their clothes in the sea on a beach in the main town on Kos island. For those who are not able to use the facilities of the floating registration centre, if they have no available funds, life can be extremely hard while they wait for registration papers.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Layla fled together with her husband Daud and their two children, from Kabul, Afghanistan. They travelled by bus through the mountains with their young children, a boy and a girl. They explain that they fled because every day, there is risk of violence where they live, and that is not the future they want for their children. They hope to find a place where it is safe and secure to raise a family. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Suhaida and her sun Mahdi. In the background is her daughter Mahdia. Both these names mean 'rightly guided'. The toys the children play with were bought for them by their parents in Iran, and they have carried them with them all the way to Greece. The family is from Afghanistan, and are waiting to be able to register on Lesbos before seeking a safer, happier life. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Many of the children at the transit centre enjoy music. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Daud fled together with his wife Layla and their two children, from Kabul, Afghanistan. They travelled by bus through the mountains with their young children, a boy and a girl. They explain that they fled because every day, there is risk of violence where they live, and that is not the future they want for their children. They hope to find a place where it is safe and secure to raise a family. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

Farah and her parents are from Iraq. Each day they come to wait at the police station to find out if their registration process is complete. Farah doesn't like that there is so many people, but the fence is no problem to her, for now.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Daud and Layla have fled from Kabul, Afghanistan. They travelled by bus through the mountains with their young children, a boy and a girl. They explain that they fled because every day, there is risk of violence where they live, and that is not the future they want for their children. They hope to find a place where it is safe and secure to raise a family. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Daud and Layla have fled from Kabul, Afghanistan. They travelled by bus through the mountains with their young children, a boy and a girl. They explain that they fled because every day, there is risk of violence where they live, and that is not the future they want for their children. They hope to find a place where it is safe and secure to raise a family.??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A family of recent arrivals to Kos put back on their lifejackets to be able to go for a swim in safety. A significant proportion of migrants arriving in Greece are families including children.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. A girl from Afghanistan plays with paper trailers while parents rest in the background. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Art activities give children a chance to have fun at the Elaionas transit centre. This activity, organized by Hellenic Red Cross, also gives parents a chance to relax. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

Farah and her parents are from Iraq. Each day they come to wait at the police station to find out if their registration process is complete. Farah doesn't like that there is so many people. She likes to jump through the fence, but her parents do not want her to get into trouble, and worry in case they get separated. She would be happier when they no longer have to queue, and there are no fences in the way.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??A boy shows off the small toy that he has found, a giraffe, outside the First Reception Centre on Lesbos. He and his family are from Afghanistan. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Abdul-Wajid has just arrived in Lesbos today, together with his daughter and two sons. Helped by a friend, he is putting up the tent where they will spend the coming days, while his family sit nearby in the shade, resting. The family are from Afghanistan. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Boys and girls play together with a volunteer of Hellenic Red Cross at the Elaionas transit centre near Athens. . .More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Art activities give children a chance to have fun at the Elaionas transit centre. This activity, organized by Hellenic Red Cross, also gives parents a chance to relax. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Family and friends sit together in their makeshift shelter. They have spent five days waiting outside the First Reception Centre on Lesbos. They all hope their numbers will be called soon so they can get their registration papers. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A boy stands on the shore of a beach in Kos where he is staying together with his family. He faces back towards the Turkish coast, across water that they have already crossed. The journey for this family does not end in Kos, but one of the most dangerous parts is now over.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 08 August 2015

A boy from Iraq stands with his family at the gate of the registration centre in Kos.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. Afghan boys play in the sandpit at the Elaionas transit centre near Athens. Hellenic Red Cross runs social activities at the centre. . .More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015 Most people at Elaionas transit camp stay for just a few days, but this is an important chance to rest prior to continuing their journey. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??A Hellenic Red Cross worker takes the details of people who have received relief items at a First Reception Centre near Moria on the island of Lesbos. On that day, Hellenic Red Cross distributed relief items including food and hygiene packs to over 450 people. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A woman enters the registration centre in Kos. Each day, hundreds wait outside for their names to be called. It can take over 10 days in some cases to process the registration of arriving migrants. For Syrians, the process is now easier, thanks to a ship-based registration centre docked at the island. For others, like this woman, the wait continues.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??A Hellenic Red Cross volunteers bring relief items to those in need at a First Reception Centre near Moria on the island of Lesbos. On that day, Hellenic Red Cross distributed relief items including food and hygiene packs to over 450 people. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??A Hellenic Red Cross volunteers bring relief items to those in need at a First Reception Centre near Moria on the island of Lesbos. On that day, Hellenic Red Cross distributed relief items including food and hygiene packs to over 450 people. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??A Hellenic Red Cross worker takes the details of people who have received relief items at a First Reception Centre near Moria on the island of Lesbos. On that day, Hellenic Red Cross distributed relief items including food and hygiene packs to over 450 people. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A couple wash their clothes in the sea on a beach in the main town on Kos island. For those who are not able to use the facilities of the floating registration centre, if they have no available funds, life can be extremely hard while they wait for registration papers.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

On one of the stony beaches of Kos island, close to the town centre, dozens of migrants are still camped out, with nowhere else to go. In recent days, the authorities have deployed a ship to act as a floating registration centre, but this facility, pictured in the background, is available only to Syrian arrivees.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

On one of the stony beaches of Kos island, close to the town centre, dozens of migrants are still camped out, with nowhere else to go. In recent days, the authorities have deployed a ship to act as a floating registration centre, but this facility, pictured in the background, is available only to Syrian arrivees.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

As the registration process in Kos can take days, many people wait outside the police station where the process is carried out. Tensions often run high, however in recent days, the situation has improved.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

On one of the stony beaches of Kos island, close to the town centre, dozens of migrants are still camped out, with nowhere else to go. In recent days, the authorities have deployed a ship to act as a floating registration centre, but this facility is available only to Syrian arrivees.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A woman waits with her son outside the registration centre in Kos. Each day, hundreds wait outside for their names to be called. It can take over 10 days in some cases to process the registration of arriving migrants. For Syrians, the process is now easier, thanks to a ship-based registration centre docked at the island. For others, like this woman, the wait continues.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A man sits in a tree while he waits outside the registration centre in Kos. Each day, hundreds wait outside for their names to be called. It can take over 10 days in some cases to process the registration of arriving migrants. For Syrians, the process is now easier, thanks to a ship-based registration centre docked at the island. For others, like this woman, the wait continues.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

As the registration process in Kos can take days, many people wait outside the police station where the process is carried out. Tensions often run high, however in recent days, the situation has improved.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 08 August 2015

A family receive relief items from Hellenic Red Cross in Kos.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

Spontaneous volunteer groups come each day to help migrants outside while they wait outside the registration centre. Here, a young Dutch tourist offers water to a man who sits under the hot sun.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 08 August 2015

A boy carries some of the relief items his family have received from Hellenic Red Cross in Kos.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

One of the lucky ones. This man has received his registration papers today, which means he can now legally leave the island and continue his journey. He also recieved a food parcel from the Hellenic Red Cross.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A woman waits to leave the registration centre in Kos with relief items provided by Hellenic Red Cross. As there are many people outside waiting for their papers, sometimes it is difficult for families to leave the centre.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

This family have receive assistance from Hellenic Red Cross in Kos, including food and hygiene packs, as well as other non-food relief items.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A man leaves the registration centre to rejoin his family, carrying relief items provided by Hellenic Red Cross, as well as his all-important registration papers.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A young Iraqi man, who prefered not to have his face pictured, shows what is inside the relief parcels provided by Hellenic Red Cross on Kos.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

Volunteers of the local Kos branch of Hellenic Red Cross distribute relief items to migrants.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

A man prepares to leave the registration centre in Kos, carrying relief items provided by Hellenic Red Cross.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Kos, 18 August 2015

As the registration process in Kos can take days, many people wait outside the police station where the process is carried out. Tensions often run high, however in recent days, the situation has improved.

So far in 2015, 160,000 migrants have arrived in Greece, already almost four times more than in the previous year. Kos, just kilometres from the Turkish coast, has received thousands of migrants already this year.

Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC

Greece: Athens, 26 August 2015. An Afghan boy at the Elaionas transit centre near Athens. More than 180,000 people have arrived on the shores of Greece so far this year. Hellenic Red Cross responds to the needs of this population emergency not only on islands of arrival, but also on the mainland. The Elaionas Centre has been established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has room for 800 people. It is a transit centre, meaning most families will stay only 2-3 days before continuing their journey.

(Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC)

Greece: Lesbos, 21 August 2015 ??Shaker is from Kabul in Afghanistan. He is travelling together with a large group of nine, his close family and relations. All are fleeing insecurity, and hope to find somewhere they can feel safe. ??Each day, thousands arrive on Greek shores seeking safety, security and a future. Hundreds of people have been arriving on the island of Lesbos. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those passing through Lesbos before they carry on with their journey. ??Photo: Stephen Ryan / IFRC