Eastern Poland’s transformation into one huge refugee corridor continues. Normally this gym is part of a technical college in Zamość, about an hour from Lublin. As it is this section of the building has been sectioned off completely to become a rest centre. 
This is one of *15* rest centres in Zamość alone (population 65000).
The local Mayor tells us that the only aid they’re receiving beyond Poland is from the city’s twin towns. Says this exodus has probably only just begun and they’re preparing for bigger waves- but they need help from rest of Europe: “Poland can’t cope alone.”
There are loads of kids who look sad or haunted on the border. But there’s also lots of kids being kids, wherever they are, whatever the circumstances. They’ve made this half of the hall into a playground. Chasing each other, hiding under beds, making mischief.
Not all the minors are in such a good place though. The centre told us they recently received kids from a Ukrainian children’s home. For them, the little stability they had is gone and unlike the other kids they don’t have parents to comfort them.
This sign behind the kids at the refuge centre is from various Swedish 🇸🇪 charities. It says: “Sweden greets you with open arms. Sweden has promised to take care of you with housing, free medical care and school for your children. Financial aid to help with your livelihood.”
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