How does it feel to be an immigrant (or child of immigrants) in Greece?
We are three boys, two Albanians and a South African who live in a foreign country which is called Greece.
1) My name is Albi (“eagle”in Albanian) I am from Albania, I am fourteen years old. I was born in Greece and I haven’t experienced racism in any form as long as I have lived here. I live in peace with everyone here. I feel lucky because I have heard that some Albanians have had problems, especially when trying to find work or rent a house. I am not racist in my behaviour towards others and I think multiculture is the best and I prefer it.
2) My name is Gabriel. I am sixteen years old and I was born in South Africa. The first few years in Mytilene the racism was pretty bad. I could not communicate with the kids because I did not understand the language and because they visually showed that they did not want to know me. Today I do not experience racism to the same degree, although racism has affected the way that I behave around people. I am aware that I am in some way different but that’s not so bad sometimes!!!
3) My name is Michael and I am from Albania. I’m fourteen years old and I live in Greece. I haven’t experienced racism maybe because I was born in Greece. I think that it is easier for children than for adults because they become part of a community at school and make friends with other children. For adults, it is harder to find friends. I feel that another reason I have not experienced racism is because I don’t have an uncommon name like the other Albanians I know.
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