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The story of Delma
from Jaarverslag 2020 (Engels)
by ZOA
The story of Delma (Iraq)
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“There is war in my country. We had to flee from bombs and fire. I was only able to bring my pink sweater,” says Delma, age 10, who fled to Iraq with her parents. “We borrowed money and fled here on horseback. We have lost everything. At home, I had a Barbie and a dollhouse…but most of all, I miss my friends.”
Delma is one of the millions of Syrian refugees fleeing violence in her home country. She currently lives in a refugee camp, where the living conditions are extremely harsh. Many have been living in tents for months or years, in extreme heat and cold, with little hope of improvement. Delma, however, is resilient: she makes the most of her circumstances. “When I wake up in the morning, I have breakfast first. Then I help my mother. I am going to get her water and clean our toilet cubicle. Then I start drawing,” Delma says cheerfully.
