My Story

My name is Meshel. My family and I fled from Syria in 2014 because of the Islamic State, and we are still living as refugees in North Iraq. I live here with my parents and my sister. I enjoy going to school, and my favorite subject is Social Studies, although I find Arabic language classes challenging. My favorite color is black, and I absolutely love dogs. When it comes to food, chicken is my favorite. I love playing soccer with my friends, and I help my mom around the house by cleaning and doing the dishes.

Life in North Iraq is tough. The hardships from the war are still deeply felt by my family and me. Despite these difficulties, Iraq has a unique charm with its strong family ties, rich traditions, delicious food, and vibrant celebrations. However, we face many challenges such as an unstable government, lack of job opportunities, and sometimes even a shortage of food and clean water. Being a Christian in a predominantly Muslim country can also be unsafe at times.