Young refugees living shelters run by HOMEProject share their stories

The HOME Project (which stands for "Help, Overcome, Motivate and Empower") provides shelter and work for young refugees in Greece. The international nonprofit organization currently houses 200 children in 10 homes in Athens. Here are some of their stories, in their own words. 

This is the first part of the stories. A second part will follow on Monday.

A.N. (Socrates Shelter)
Hello I am A.N. I am 15 years old and I am from Pakistan. Yesterday I went with A., my best friend, and a group of friends to Monastiraki Square. We used the train to get there and when we got out we saw the amazing breakdancers who perform in the middle of the square.

I regularly visit Monastiraki, although it is a very crowded place. I get the chance to see these dancers and enjoy their free spirit when they spin around on their head or jump high. With my...