There are three separate and important issues regarding the Syrian conflict: political, military and humanitarian. The first two issues have consumed international energies for years now, but political confusion and gridlocked regional interests cannot be allowed to take our attention away from the humanitarian crisis — and especially not from the children. These images are from the Jeel and Salam Schools in Reyhanli, Turkey, as well as Kilis Refugee Camp in Turkey and Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan.

An article I wrote, “Challenging Stereotypes with Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey,” can be read here.