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10/06/2026

🎤 Meet Islam!

Born in Albania, he moved to Greece in 1997 as a child, along with his family. Like many others, they departed looking for a better future, which they found in Thessaloniki.

💬 “I can claim without doubt that Thessaloniki is my beloved home; I have never felt the same in another city..”

💡 Swipe for his full story or explore more at My House of European History

Interview by Botond Divéki (), Francesco Casciano, Elisabetta Taverna, Yan Fei Zhao, Caoilinn Moran (), and Claudia Castel Gallart ()

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

09/06/2026

🎤 Meet Muhammad, or as everyone knows him ➡️ "Han"

In 2017, he moved to Greece from Pakistan, escaping violence. His journey was difficult, but met a happy ending in the Hellenic country.

💬 “When we reached the Greek-Turkish border, there was a boat, and I was lucky enough to get in. There were 15 people inside it, me included. Only 3 of us made it. [...] The Greek population is kind. If you work well and have a kind heart, they help you. In this, the Greeks are number 1.”

💡 Watch to discover more or read the full testimony at My House of European History

Interview by Petros Katrakoulis (, )

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

04/06/2026

It’s been over a week now, but last event is still making waves!

💡International connections, meaningful active citizenship, and loud celebration 👉 It couldn’t have been a more fitting closing chapter for a year-long project that has touched the lives of so many people, offered new perspectives on migration, and built bridges across nations.

The journey is not quite all over. Check what’s next!

🎬 Last dissemination events in High Schools: bringing real migration stories to classrooms in Italy, Greece, and Belgium once more.

🔹Publication of the last stories collected in Thessaloniki at : Relive the magic

✍️ Handbooks collecting the testimonies obtained in Rosarno and Thessaloniki.

Eager for even more opportunities? Check out to discover the next experiences awaiting young people interested in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship.

And… see you in the next adventure!

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

26/05/2026

More than 260 participants, 17 countries… and a world of change! ✊

🥳From 21-24 May, transformed into a multicultural hub where new connections and ideas truly bloomed 🌷During 2 impactful days, international students from Europe and beyond rediscovered Italian hospitality while celebrating last big hurrah!

The event was packed with…

📸 Audiovisual exhibition featuring key interviews, infographics, and photos from and 👉Inaugurated by Rosarno’s Mayor, Pasquale Cutrì, with heartfelt speeches by participants .cerins and

🎤 Simulations of the getting into the shoes of regional representatives. The results? Policy recommendations to improve migrants' lives

🏫 International conference launching the implementation of the Local Plan Anti Racism and for Integration, set to make a difference in Rosarno’s diverse community!

And finally… 🎊🥳 the Multicultural Festival 🕺🥁 Dance, music, and amazing food from around the world.

Words are not enough to convey the results of this amazing journey ➡️ Thank you! To all international students, to Rosarno’s community and administration, to , and to all the people of migrant backgrounds whose inspiring stories made it all possible.

🌟 The adventure is not over yet. Stay tuned for more content to come!

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

11/05/2026

🎤 Meet Aliona! Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, she moved to Greece when she was just 17, in 2005.

Adapting proved difficult at first, as she didn’t know the language, but the joy of dancing helped her connect to her new home.

💬 “Dancing saved me. Back home, I had always danced, so when I arrived in Thessaloniki, I joined a studio. Due to the lower level I found here, they asked me to teach, and through dance I learned the language, the culture, and slowly, I could build friendships.”

💡 Watch to discover more or read the full testimony at My House of European History

Interview by Petros Katrakoulis (, ), Honorine Akoguteta (, ), Sara Russo (, ), Alexandre Vovea, and Fiorella Rodriguez Santos (, )

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

07/05/2026

🎤 Meet Isaac! Born in Yerevan, Armenia, to a family of Pontic Greeks, he moved to Greece in 1995.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, he embarked on a journey with his family to improve their lifes and start anew.

💬 “As someone who grew up in the Soviet Union, it was hard to get used to the new way of living. My children and I now understand the locals, but we were used to a different mentality.”

💡 Swipe and read his full story or explore more at My House of European History

Interview by Daniela Szep (, ), Yuliia Smykovska (, ), and Péter Lemnyi ()

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

06/05/2026

Meet Lindita! 📣Her migration journey starts in 1996. From Albania to Greece, she kept a steady sense of self that helped her find a home in a foreign place.

💬 “Despite all these challenges, I never felt alone here. Good people surrounded us.”

➡️ Swipe to discover her story or explore the testimony at My House of European History

Interview by Nikolas Papoulakos (), Lorenzo Palmer (), Laura Panis (), and Yuliia Smykovska (, )

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

04/05/2026

Meet Kimia! Her migration journey began at a young age, when she left Tehran with some family members in search of a better future in Greece. 🇬🇷

💬 “When I was young, I never thought about my belonging to one society or another. Now I realized that it’s not where you belong anymore: I’m a human being, I’m on planet Earth, and that’s what matters.”

➡️ Swipe to explore her story or discover more at My House of European History

Interview by Ally Zlatar (, ), Hilal Taha (.lu), Ilaria Bianca Roșu (, ), Péter Lemnyi (), and Bjant Çami (, )

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

01/05/2026

Meet Xulio! 🎤 In 1999, he and his family moved from Albania to Larissa, Greece, when he was just a child.

Now a student in Thessaloniki, he has found a place where he belongs 🇬🇷

💬 “I enjoy seeing them, but I don’t think I would ever move back permanently. My life and everything that defines me is here in Greece.”

➡️ Read his story here or at My House of European History

Interview by Petros Katrakoulis ()

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them

30/04/2026

🔹Discover Voltisa’s story. In 1993, she took the brave decision to move from Albania to Greece in search of a better future.

The journey proved more challenging than anticipated, facing discrimination and bureaucratic obstacles, but despite it all, she built a proud home.

💬 “My son is 25 years old now, and I do not want him to face the same kind of discrimination that I had to face. Even though he was born here, people are still mentioning that he is Albanian. And they mean it in a negative way.”

➡️ Swipe to uncover her story or read the testimony at My House of European History

Interview by: Levente Sándor (, ), Zalán Hajdu (.zalan, ), Daniella Szep (, ), Markela Cocoli (, ), and Kinga Boross (, .corvinus)

“VOICES From Migrations” is a project co-funded by the European Union and organized by , and exploring untold migration stories.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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