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: "Dimitar Vlahov"
Village of Ljubojno, Macedonia
Project Contact: Anica Babaroska (389) 47- 482-203

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
One hundred and ten children are enrolled in first through eight grade.
English is studied by students in fifth to eighth grade.
The DOORS project involves 12 children

ABOUT THE VILLAGE
The village of Ljubojno, on the banks of Lake Prespa, in the Republic of Macedonia, is situated only thirty minutes by car from the city of Resen, one hour and a half from the high school in the village of Dolna Gorica in Albania, and approximately two and a half hour 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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