Children in Syria, despite the economic and humanitarian disaster in some regions of the country, are not even considering giving up on their dreams and because of their innocence and sincere faith, they are not letting the war rob them of their wishes.
Sputnik interviewed a few young Syrians from different parts of the country.
Teachers Know Best:
Twelve-year-old Zena Eid wants to return to her old neighborhood and play with friends on the street once again.
“I want to be a teacher, because teachers create everything. I hope that my dream will come true,” Zena said.
Reefah Jabril, who is the same age as Zena, said that she is interested in painting, gymnastics, crafts and acting.
“I want to become a construction engineer in the field of interior design and interior,” Reefah said.
Doctors Help Everyone:
Another young schoolgirl, Aya Abbas, who is studying in the 4th grade, wanted to become a teacher, but the war changed her dream.
“Before, I wanted to become a nursery school teacher, but now, when I grew up, I want to be a doctor and treat everybody,” according to Aya.
Dream is to Act:
A young basketball player named Zain stopped actively playing basketball since the war started. According to him, his mother does not let him out on the court, as she fears that he may get kidnapped.
“My dream is to become an actor,” Zain said.
However, not all children had such naive dreams. Some of them have more of a grown up outlook in terms of what they want to be.
Saramdi Safia, 14, dreams of international fame and financial independence!
“My dream is that Syria never ceases to dream, because a dream is the foundation of life. I hope that Syrians will be the measure of all nations,” Saramdi said.
In Military We Trust:
In turn, Salah Ali is determined to become a military officer when he grows up. He wants to avenge the death of his father who died in the war against the armed militants.
“Before, my father, friends and I always went to the park to have fun but now there are mines here,” young Salah said.
Eleven-year-old Bashar Al-Fureyh has no dreams, apart from school, which he had to give up after Daesh fighters captured the town of Mayedin in the province of Deir ez-Zor.
