Three children, unlimited potential
As we plan for a future after COVID-19 and begin to reimagine a fairer world for every child it’s important that we also rethink what children on the move have to offer communities through their passion, resilience and determination. To do this, we first need to better understand their journeys – where they have come from, who they are, and what…, Nora’s story, Greece. A girl stands in the street. Eight-year-old Nora hums to herself, eyes darting around mischievously. “My favourite thing in the whole world is the colour pink,” she declares. “I love wearing and painting with it…I hope one day I’ll get to have my own room.” Nora lives in Elaionas, a refugee settlement in Greece. Over a year ago, she and…, Pouya’s story, Greece. A boy stands on a football pitch. Kung fu. Violin. Skateboarding. Sixteen-year-old Pouya has a diverse set of hobbies. But his focus on pastimes that require plenty of practice or quiet deliberation makes sense given that he has spent so much of his life navigating things beyond his control. Pouya and his family arrived in Greece four and…, Sama’s story, Greece. A girl stands in her bedroom. Sama, 11, states proudly that she’s originally from Egypt. But she’s never been there: Her parents migrated to Greece before she was born. Still, Sama’s Egyptian roots entwine her life as a Greek – and as a storyteller. She loves to adapt popular fairy tales, to reimagine and reinvent traditional lore. “I…
