DOORS refers to the ancient exterior gates of old houses in border villages in the neighboring countries of Macedonia, Greece and Albania which are quickly disappearing. Children living in these villages document them by photographing them and in doing so learn to appreciate the artistic as well as historic significance of these valuable artifacts. DOORS promotes cross-border communication by giving the children an opportunity to share and discuss the photographs online with their peers. The project also promotes individual excellence and initiative in a team setting, as all of the participating children vote on the best photographs to be selected and published in a book

High school: "Dolna Gorica"
Village of Dolna Gorica, Albania
Project Contact: Ivo Terpo (355) 30-94-6097757

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Eighty children are enrolled in first through eight grade.
English is studied by students in third to eighth grade.
The DOORS project involves 9 from eight grade and 4 from seven grade.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE
The village of Dolna Gorica, on the banks of Lake Prespa, in the Republic of Albania, is situated an hour and a half by car from the village of Ljubojno, in Macedonia, and approximately a four and a half hour car ride from the village of Agios Germanos, in Greece. A half-hour boat ride across Lake Prespa separates the children of Ljubojno, Dolna Gorica and Agios Germanos.

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