Haneen, 10 years old, lives in a refugee camp in Iraq/Kurdistan, daughter of the teacher Khatoon, please look also here)

»Thank God, I am fine. Fortunately, there is water and electricity here in the camp.
I'm still the top of the class in all school subjects. My favourite subject is maths and the most important things I have learned at school so far are Arabic and English.
In friendships, it is especially important to me that I can rely on others.
Frankly speaking, in the beginning it was a bit difficult in the camp because there was no kindergarten. We only lived in a tent and were far away from our acquaintances. Actually, there are no big problems for me in the camp, but it bothers me in winter, when the paths are muddy and wet.
Sometimes on my way to school in the camp I meet groups of children who want to compete with me and pick a fight or an argument. Or they try to take things away from me.
After school I read a lot, watch TV or take care of my little brother. Even after school, I try to keep learning and improving myself. Sometimes, when I have time, I also leave the camp and visit parks like Happy Park (an amusement park).«

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