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The HOME Project is a non-profit organization addressing the needs of unaccompanied refugee children. Over half of the displaced population are children.

The HOME Project is a non-profit organization set up to address the needs of refugee children, who arrive in Greece alone. We move children from the streets, camps, police stations, detention centers and bring them to the safety of our HOMES where they receive a holistic network of child protection services with the ultimate aim of social inclusion. Our model is three-fold:
a) We create HOMES wher

e children receive a holistic network of child protection services via an individual development plan that includes mental health, educational, social, pedagogical and legal support. b) We create jobs for both the Greek and the refugee community. c) We add value to the local economy by renovating and renting vacant buildings in urban areas, lifting an economic burden from the owners while engaging local communities. In five years of operations we have created 14 shelters with a capacity of 270 children and more than 800 children have received child protection services. At the heart of this disaster is the little told story of the children, refugees who have been ripped from their homelands through violence and war, and who seek the basic security which most of us take for granted. Many of them are unaccompanied, alone, forced to fend for themselves and at risk of danger. This number continues to increase and with border closures they are now stranded in Greece. Thousands of children are without parents, family or any kind of guardian and urgently need support. These children are scattered around the refugee camps, police stations and detention centres. The living conditions are horrific and inhumane. Through no fault of their own, these children are the innocent victims of this crisis. They flee from violence only to find it again at a European border. They are the silent heart of this disaster. The HOME Project exists to bring these people to safe haven. It provides security, dignity and decent living conditions for the most vulnerable. It serves to recognize our common humanity and to do something for those who need it most. At the HOME Project, we Help, Overcome, Motivate, Empower. Together we hope to build a better future.

02/09/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Learning a new skill can be the first step toward discovering a passion, building confidence, and creating a pathway to independence. ✂️❤️🌱

Over the past few weeks, one teenager from our shelters has been attending hairdressing workshops at the “PYXIDA” Day Center, run by Synyparxis - Ecumenical Refugee Programme, where he has had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the craft, develop new skills, and explore an area that could one day become a profession.

At The HOME Project, vocational training is an important part of preparing young people for life beyond our shelters. Through the Individual Development Plan designed around each child’s needs, interests, and aspirations, our Child Protection Unit works to create opportunities for them to develop practical skills, explore different professional pathways, and take meaningful steps toward employment, independence, and social inclusion.

Because child protection is not only about providing safety and care today. It is also about giving every child the tools and opportunities to build the future they want for themselves.

31/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: What does it take to create a world-famous album? Teenagers from our shelters explored the answer through an engaging workshop inspired by the creative process behind Bad Bunny’s latest album, discovering how music, narration, and culture come together to create powerful artistic journeys, where reggaeton meets trap, pop, rock, and alternative sounds. 🌎💃🎤🎶

The session, facilitated by our friends at LEA Festival, explored how storytelling, branding, and vision shape an artist’s identity, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from concept to release. From discovering the origins of reggaeton to exploring how stories are told through music and performance, participants sparked discussions around creativity, heritage, and the power of artistic expression.

28/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Across our shelters, food is a key ingredient in building community and a sense of belonging for the children in our care.

Every day, our cooks prepare three home-cooked meals and two snacks, with menus designed around the children’s nutritional needs, while also reflecting the tastes, flavors and dishes they know and love. 🏠🍽️🌍💛

The kitchen is often at the heart of daily life in our shelters. Around the table, children come together to talk about their day, exchange stories, laugh and tease each another, and simply enjoy sharing a meal.

And with children from so many different countries living under the same roof, food becomes another way of getting to know one another. New flavors are discovered, familiar recipes are shared, and when the children join in the preparation, cooking together can turn an ordinary afternoon into a small celebration.

Photo Credit: Anna Ruch, Panos Parthenis

26/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: At The HOME Project, child protection includes equipping the children and young people under our care with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize risks, understand their rights, and know when and how to ask for help.

Our Child Protection Unit recently held an interactive session with teenagers living in one of our shelters, focused on human trafficking and, in particular, labor exploitation.

Together, we explored the different forms exploitation can take, how to recognize potentially harmful situations, and what they can do if they ever experience or suspect exploitation. The discussion also focused on understanding their rights, knowing where to turn for support, and gaining practical information that can help them navigate situations they may encounter as they become more independent.

24/08/2026

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: Growing up in Mali, Lassina trained at a football academy. But he was eventually forced to flee his country. After a long journey, he arrived in Greece and was initially placed in a refugee camp on the island of Leros. After being transferred to one of The HOME Project's shelters in Athens, life began to look very different. “I liked it immediately”, he recalls. The contrast with the refugee camp in Leros was striking. “Life at the camp was very difficult. Here, everything was different. The food, the care, the people in the shelter. I felt happy and safe”.

In Athens, he found stability, support, and, most importantly, the opportunity to focus on finishing school, building a life in Greece, and pursuing the dream of becoming a professional football player, which he has carried since childhood.

Today, alongside playing as a midfielder for Kronos Athinon, a historic amateur football club in Athens, he continues his education, is learning Greek, and works part-time at a fast-food restaurant. His schedule is demanding, but he approaches it with quiet determination. “If I keep working hard and learning, I know I can build the future I want”, he says.

🔗 Read his full story at the link below:

https://www.homeproject.org/en/on-the-ground/our-voices/lassinas-story/

20/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Summer is certainly a time to rest, recharge and have fun. For the teenagers in our care, it has also been an opportunity to revisit what they have learned, strengthen their skills and better prepare for the school year ahead. 📚💛✏️🌱

With the steady support of our resident educators, learning continues at a pace that responds to each child’s individual needs, whether that means working through a challenging subject, practicing their Greek or English, or simply keeping their minds active.

Because learning doesn’t stop when school does, and neither do our efforts to help every child reach their full potential.

17/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: How can we tell if what we see and read online is accurate and trustworthy? 📱🔍

Teenagers from our shelters took part in a thought-provoking workshop, delivered in collaboration with Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens, exploring how misinformation spreads, the risks it poses, and how we can become more critical consumers of online content.

Through activities and real-life scenarios, they expressed their perspectives, challenged assumptions, and explored how information is created, shared, and interpreted in today's digital world.

The workshop was part of the European CIVIS Open Lab project “Combating Health Misinformation” and gave participants the opportunity not only to learn, but also to contribute their ideas towards the co-design of a mobile app and digital game aimed at helping young people better recognize and respond to misinformation.

14/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Some of the most inspiring ideas come from young people who simply decide to make a difference. 💙✨

After spending several summers volunteering at The HOME Project, Athina and Alexander returned once again this year, each bringing their own passion to the children and teenagers under our care.

Athina led jewellery-making workshops in three of our shelters, where children designed bracelets, keyrings, and colorful keepsakes, expressing their creativity and enjoying the simple joy of making something with their own hands.

Meanwhile, Alexander turned an afternoon into a science lab, using fun physics experiments to show a group of teenage boys that science can be surprising, exciting, and sometimes even feel like magic.

But they didn't stop there. Together, they have launched an online fundraiser, encouraging classmates, friends, families, and their wider community to support The HOME Project. Watching young people turn their time, talents, and enthusiasm into action is incredibly inspiring.

Thank you, Athina and Alexander, for reminding us just how powerful young people can be.

12/08/2026

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: Enthusiastic, energetic, and rarely seen without a football, basketball, or a new game in mind, Till-Oke joined us as an intern and quickly became a familiar face at one of The HOME Project shelters for teenage boys. Having first discovered his passion for working with children as a swimming coach, he joined The HOME Project to support unaccompanied refugee children while experiencing life in a new country.

"Engaging with children who had arrived to Greece alone made me realize how important positive role models can be. I wanted to become someone they could trust, look up to, and have a positive impact on their lives", he shares.

Till-Oke is currently studying International Social Work at HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Having completed two placements with us and remaining involved as a volunteer, he reflects on how much he has grown professionally. "During my first internship, I struggled to find the balance between being a friendly figure and being a social worker. Today, I'm still someone the children can trust, but I've learned that caring for someone also means setting professional boundaries and supporting them in the right way", he emphasizes.

🔗 Read his full story at the link below:

https://www.homeproject.org/en/on-the-ground/our-voices/till-okes-story/

10/08/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: There's something special about learning to cook from someone who genuinely cares. 👨‍🍳🥘💙

Across our shelters, our resident cooks regularly spend time with the teenagers in our care, introducing them to the basics of cooking and sharing not only recipes, but also the everyday skills, confidence, and routines, they will need as they gradually move towards autonomous living.

From choosing fresh ingredients and understanding nutrition to food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and teamwork, every session is another step towards greater independence.

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Monday	10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 18:00
Thursday	10:00 - 18:00
Friday	10:00 - 18:00

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