REFUGEE CHILDREN OF ELLINIKO
In December 2016, Elliniko Camp, an abandoned airport in Athens, was home to refugee children and their families who fled from Afghanistan and Iran. While the children's dreams are on hold, their lives continue as they learn Greek and play games with the staff of Faros, a local NGO.
18 of the children agreed to be interviewed and have their hands photographed, alongside the Faros staff (names marked with a star*) who they see every day.
Photography & Interviews by Talitha Brauer and Natalia O'Hara
Layout by Caroline Kimbro
Ali is very smart, he has a talent for languages, when he came he only knew a few words (of Greek) and now he understands so much, he is almost fluent and you have to be careful what you say in front of him! He can be very naughty, but if you tell him he is being naughty he won't get upset, and if he does get upset, he'll be over it in one minute.
- Simona, Faros staff
Razia is smart and very intuitive, and far ahead of her age, she notices everything even when she doesn’t seem to be listening.
- Simona, Faros staff
“Layla is very quiet, but she is friendly and likes just to be sitting near to us.”
- Simona, Faros staff
Moslem’s a very sweet boy and kind and quiet and he has a beautiful smile. He would play football all day long.
- Ali, Faros staff
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