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Macedonian woman helps and welcomes refugees into her home

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Veles (North Macedonia), 5 Dec (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Georgi Licovski).- Although the Balkan route has been officially closed since March 2016, migrants and refugees continue to travel through Eastern Europe on their way to other countries. This year more than 10,000 people have attempted to cross the Greek-Macedonian border, according to the Macedonian news agency MIA. Lenche has met young people coming from many countries, fleeing from wars, and throughout the night the lanterns in the courtyard remain lit so that anyone walking the tracks can easily find the door. The basement is full of basic necessities, clothes and medicines ready for those who need them. FOOTAGE OF REFUGEES PASSING THROUGH THE LENCHE HOUSE. STATEMENTS BY LENCHE ZDRAVKIN, A WOMAN WHO TAKES IN REFUGEES.Soundbite 1: "I quickly realized that they were too mature for their age, because living in the whirlwind of war had forced them to grow up early."Soundbite 2: "It was difficult to give help until people began to realize it, since Macedonians were not well informed at first."Soundbite 3: "Many times, even when their children are gone, mothers still call me to ask if I have contacted them or if I know anything about how their children are doing."

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