1: “A journey through memories and dreams”
“This drawing depicts my journey towards something I can call security. Every mountain is an obstacle that I have overcome, and the sun on the horizon is a symbol of hope. The house reminds me of what I long for – a place where I will be calm and carefree again.”
2: “Silence of night and dreams of freedom”
“This picture depicts my inner world. The mountains are obstacles I need to overcome, but the moonlight reminds me that there is always light, even in the darkest of nights. The red tree is a part of me – my past, my roots and my strength.”
3: “My dream of a home by a lake”
“This is a picture of my ideal – a place where I would like to live. The house by the water and the birds in the sky remind me of the freedom and peace I seek. The mountains remind me of the obstacles I have overcome to reach my goal.”
4 Syria – “The home I remember”
“This was our house before the war. The walls told the stories of generations that lived there. Although it is now destroyed, in my heart it remains my true home.”
5 Afghanistan – “Land of hills and dreams”
“From here I could see my whole world – the village in the valley and the people working the land. The book in my hands reminds me of my dream to become a teacher, even far away from home.”
6 Iran – "Childhood memories"
“This mosque is the place where I came to pray with my family as a child. The smell of saffron and the sound of the call to prayer remind me of warm family moments which I now carry with me.”
7 Syria – “Colouring pencils and sand”
“There is no school in my village any more, but I carry this bag with me because I believe that education can change my future. Pencils are my means to a better life.”
8 Afghanistan – “Tradition in the heart”
“My years in this country are over. I may be far away now, but the memories of our customs and traditions follow me everywhere I go.”