The HOME Project

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: When Chanel arrived in Greece at the age of 12, he was carrying far more than a backpack. By the time he got to the island of Leros, exhaustion and frustration had taken a toll on him. Several weeks later, he was transferred to Athens and placed in one of The HOME Project shelters. But adjusting to this new chapter was not always easy.

Yet little by little, surrounded by people who cared and a community that welcomed him, he began to find a sense of calm and belonging. “At the camp, there were too many people and the conditions were very bad”, he recalls. “When I came to the shelter, I felt much better. I felt like I had support”.

He soon earned a full scholarship to study at ACS Athens (American Community Schools) and discovered a passion for basketball. Through dedication and training, he earned a place in the Youth Academy of Panathinaikos BC, one of Greece’s leading basketball clubs. After graduating, his academic performance and talent secured him an athletic scholarship that allowed him to continue both his studies and basketball career in the United States.

Today, he is back in Athens, pursuing the next chapter of his journey and working towards his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. When asked how it feels to be back, his answer is simple: “It's home. I love it here”.

🔗 Read his full story by clicking the link below: https://www.homeproject.org/en/on-the-ground/our-voices/chanels-story/

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬: A group of teenage boys from our shelters had the opportunity to experience the “Blue Sunday” concert at Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall, performed by the ERT National Symphony Orchestra and presented by Nandia Kontogeorgi. 🎻🎙️🎶

Through works by Georges Bizet, Maurice Ravel, George Gershwin, and Arturo Márquez, they travelled across different musical worlds, from French romanticism and impressionism to jazz-inspired compositions and the vibrant rhythms of Latin America.

A heartfelt thank you to Megaron the Athens Concert Hall for opening its doors to our children and inspiring them to connect with music, culture, and new experiences.