The Alsuliman Family sits in the doorway of their home in District 1 of the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp.
The family is originally from Daraa, Syria and crossed into Jordan in February 2013 using the Altura crossing point from the border town of Tel Shihab near Dara'a.
Mohammed (age 13) stands in the front doorway of their makeshift home.
Shahed (age 12) sits in the living room area on an assortment of mats and cushions they received by donation.
Shahed and her neighbor Fatima (age 11). Fatima lives with Down syndrome.
Shahed and her youngest brother Nedal (age 8) standing in front of a curtain that separates the living room from the area where they get changed and have moments of privacy.
Mohammed smiles at Fatima while sitting in their shelter's living room.
Shahed, Nedal and Fatima enjoying lunch together.
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One of two electricity sockets inside their shelter.
Behind this curtain in the living room is where Hiyam washes dishes and clothes.
Washing dishes in the shelter.
A room of rest.
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Playtime in the front yard.
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One person's trash is another person's treasure.
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The view from the doorway.
A view from the outside.
Navigating the streets of Zaatari
Another journey: one week later.
Arriving to the clinic.
On our way to the Learning Time Academy in Amman, Jordan.
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The doctor is in.
In caring hands.
Playtime.
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Nedal plays nearby.
Goodbye for now.
Until we meet again...
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