"WHERE CHILDREN DREAM: SLEEPING SPACES AROUND THE WORLD - PART II, THE JORDAN SERIES.

Good sleep is far more than just rest for children—it is the cornerstone of their physical and mental development. Depending on their age, children need significantly more sleep than adults, as these precious hours allow their bodies to recover and their minds to process the day’s experiences. A lack

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of sleep quickly shows its effects: children become unfocused and irritable, and their ability to learn and grow suffers. Sufficient sleep gives them the energy they need to explore the world every day with an alert mind and boundless curiosity.

In this series, I focus on the sleeping places of children living in Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan. Through personal stories and photographs of where they sleep, I hope to offer a glimpse into their daily lives — a quiet moment of rest in the middle of a challenging environment. This project is the beginning of a journey to show the sleeping places of children from different parts of the world, making their lives and surroundings more visible.

Each portrait follows the same format, with a neutral background that draws attention to the children themselves, giving each child equal importance. This is a deliberate statement: regardless of background or circumstance, all children have the same worth, and each sleeping space—whether humble or luxurious—holds a story that deserves to be told.

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