“Einstein Was A Refugee But Could Still Do Great Things”

The thought of not being able to return home is unbearable to some, a stark reality for others. We have spent more than five years with people who face this truth: refugees, illegal migrants and other people whose lives are dictated by countries whose laws exclude them. Working with South African children living in shelters, we encountered a people for whom the very idea of home is elusive.

These are the stories of 11 children ages 9-14 living in Pretoria. They had never touched a camera before nor been given the opportunity to express themselves freely. The topics they chose and the thoughts they expressed are their own.

More to come soon. In the meantime, check out our partners on the project:

Khulisa Services . They also have a blog here: Khulisa Crime Prevention Services

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