In the Hotel Bristol in downtown Belgrade, near the bus station that serves as a temporary home to hundreds of refugees who have escaped conflict in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, is a place called the Children's Corner. It's a sanctuary where children, during their difficult journey, can, at least for a short time, experience what kids are supposed to experience: peace of mind and play. Kids come and go through Children's Corner, and they often leave behind colorful evidence of their stays: crayon drawings.
Calm Amid The Storm: Drawings By Refugee Children Belie Their Dramatic Journeys
By Naweed, age 10, from Iraq
By Muzzamil, age 5, from Syria
By Waad, age 8, from Syria
By Ahmed, 4, from Syria
By Ahmed, 5, from Syria
By Ahmed, 9, from Syria
By Cgazal, 6, from Syria
By Zahra, 8, from Iran
By Aya, 6, from Syria
By Ayda, 8, from Afghanistan
By Noora, 7, from Iraq
By Muhammad, 7, from Iraq