- How old are you?

- Three.

- What is your name?

- Dato.

- Your surname?

- Tchikaidze.

- Where do you live?

- With my mother.

- What is this village called?

- Home.

- Do you want a home?

- Yes.

- What kind of home?

- A red home…and warm.
 

 

Dato is the youngest son of the family. He has two older brothers Gia and Alika, and an older sister Mariam. These kids have never had a proper house. They live in a village Khomi, 1500 meters above sea level. Their shelter has plastic bags instead of walls, and worn-out iron sheets as a roof.

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First published on MOUNTAIN STORIES