Living in Iraq - Farrah's Story

Farrah (not her real name) talks about how her life has been affected by the ongoing conflict in Iraq.

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Transcript

Living in Iraq - Farrah's Story Female: You're watching UNICEF television. An eight year old school girl describes how the on going conflict in Iraq affects her daily life. Farrah: I'm eight years old. I wake up everyday at 7 AM. I wash my face, brush my teeth, put on my school uniform and comb my hair. We take breakfast and then the three of us go to school. I have two sisters. The older is 12 and grade six. And the younger is 6 and grade one. I go to school with my sisters and neighbor friends. The school is far away from home and we have to walk a long distance on foot because there is no transportation due to road blockages. Much of the school year has elapsed and we still have not received anything other than the textbooks. My parents had to buy notebooks and stationary for the three of us although it’s expensive. Our school desks are broken and fans out of order. We take water and bottles to school because water tanks might not be clean. At the classroom, I pay full attention to the teacher so that I understand what she teaches us. I also help my classmates when they have difficulty with their homework. I want to become a teacher in the future to educate children. When I go home I change my clothes and do my homework. After lunch, I take a nap and then the afternoon, I watch cartoons on TV. Sometimes I help my mother with the housework. I wish for myself and for my sisters to succeed and excel in school. I also hope stability and peace prevail among all of Iraqis.