With limited ability to even keep themselves warm this winter, the peace of this season is distant for refugees. Many people living in refugee camps have only basic shelters, many of which offer only minimal protection from the cold.
At night, when temperatures plunge, fuel burning heaters are the only way for families to stay warm. With employment opportunities extremely limited for refugees, especially in the winter months, many are forced to make impossible choices between food and fuel.
Conflict and unrest in surrounding countries, as well as in Lebanon itself, has driven a large number of refugees to take up long term residence in tented settlements.
Winter is harsh here ... Every year, around these days, snow piles high. I'm wearing this jacket and sitting outside to spare some fuel.
This work gives me great joy. This is what makes my day; being able to help even one little child, help them with a service or something they need. That makes me feel like I own the entire world.
* Names have been changed
