Zakia, a young refugee from CAR living in a camp near Batouri, Cameroon.
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Resource ID
12176
Access
Open
Photo Credit:
Tom Peyre-Costa/NRC
Camera make / model:
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Country:
Cameroon
Location:
Batouri
NRC Region:
Central & West Africa
Themes:
Information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA), Durable solutions, Neglected conflicts
Keywords:
children, refugee, ICLA, mining, Child labour, undocumented, Central African
Informed Consent?
Yes
Capture Date
13 April 23
Photo Caption:
Zakia, a resilient eight-year-old girl whose spirit shines through despite the challenges she faces as a refugee from the Central African Republic, currently residing in a camp near Batouri, Cameroon.
Zakia's journey has been marked by the absence of a simple piece of paper—a birth certificate. Tragically, this seemingly insignificant document holds the key to her freedom of movement alongside her family within Cameroon's borders. Although Zakia can attend school, her dreams are marred by the heart-wrenching reality that she won't be allowed to take exams, a barrier preventing her from reaching her full potential.
Within the borders of Cameroon, three protracted humanitarian crises continue to cast a shadow over countless lives, leaving many in dire need of aid and hope. Sadly, the plight of over 353,000 Central African refugees in the North, Adamawa, and East regions of Cameroon has become one of the most forgotten crises.
Zakia's tender portrait serves as a poignant reminder that behind every statistic and forgotten crisis, there are precious lives filled with hope, resilience, and untapped potential.
Marker lat / long: 5, 12 (WGS84)
Public: Photo selection for CWARO office
Public: Private sector partnerships