Guests from Middle East

Meet Mohibjan ( 15), Rafi Afghan (15) and Meiv Hamza (17) who are three friends from Afganistan. They are friendly and warm for each other and for other kids in orphanage even if they don`t speak the same language. In free time they like to play cricket and football. Those brave boys took hard travel on foot from Aphganistan to Bulgaria. It took them six months to reach the destination. To reach Bulgaria they traveled through Aphganistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey. They are staying in orphanage for 1,5 month.

Rafi Afghan (15) says „My parents were killed by Taliban. I left two sisters and tree brothers in Aphganistan. I had memory card with my parents photos but bulgarian police took it from me. I don`t have photos of them.“ Rafi is funny and active boy. He wears keffiyeh (traditional men`s scarf). Only of few things he brought from Aphganistan. At free time he likes to punch boxing bag.

Hamza`s (17) only mother, two brothers and two sisters are staying in Aphganistan. He is religiuos and prays every time he has time. Hamza quiet and tidy boy. He likes to listen pashtun music.

Mohibjan ( 15) is good at school. He is easy learning bulgarian language and even found a girlfriend. They practically can`t understand each other but it`s not a problem for their love.

Boys are happy. They can play, find new friends, learn local language. Thy can pray and eat food which is suitable for their religion. After tree months in Bulgaria they will be send back to Aphganistan. Boys say they are going to stay in Aphanistan and live with their family members.