Children's feedback

Love and fidelity have ruled within this camp where I met several friends and got to know new tourist sites in Lebanon. This camp called Peace camp had a real friendly ambiance where we all lived together regardless of race, nationality, religion or other.
Lebanon is the country that has received children from different countries where peace is not prevailing. The camp aimed at building up peace and security among children.  We learned new information during our visits to tourist places such as the Cedars, Baalbek, Byblos, Beit Eddine, the soap factory in Saida, the national museum and the Martyrs Square in Beirut. The other entertaining places were Dream Park, the zoo, the ride on a boat which was a first time experience for some children and the visit to the SOS children’s village where we felt the love and tenderness of a mother towards her children like one big family.  We played together and we were very happy. Once I’m back to Jordan, I will tell my brothers and sisters at SOS what I have lived with these children.
This camp offered children lots of things they never knew before. We were happy to take part in many games and to do handicrafts.
We thank Mr. Stefan who did all this so we can spend a good time and live in peace.  We also thank all other persons in charge for the success of this camp which deserves to be called a peace camp indeed.
What I liked the most was: cooperation, love, participation, the "star of the day” as well as the other prices granted to children.

Thank you!

We came to this Peace Camp to meet other friends coming from different countries with several nationalities.  We took part to learn about Love and Peace.

Already at the beginning we were very enthusiastic about having new friends but when we were divided in several groups, we really felt like brothers and sisters.  We were happy, tolerant and peaceful towards each other; there was no difference between Christians or Muslims.

What I liked the most during the camp was the games we played together, the outings to the beach, the restaurants, the monuments, the cedars, the boat tour and the visit of the museum. I appreciated everything. Nevertheless, what I disliked was missing my parents. 

I learned lots of things during this camp; I would like to thank Mr. Stefan Maier as well as the other assistants who allowed us to learn more about love, peace and joy and to be part of a big family. There was no discrimination as to color, religion or nationality.  I would like to thank as well the sisters for treating us in equality.

I am writing this letter feeling a great desire to stay with you.  I hope I will be able to take part again in another Peace Camp.
We played, laughed and had fun together.  Moreover, we had many outings to tourist sites.  We also learned the Palestinian Hymn with many Dabkeh dances.  I want to thank Ms. Sirine for accompanying us all the time and helping us to solve every problem rising in the team. 
I am writing this letter and my eyes are filled with tears because this camp came to an end and my friends will be away and are getting ready to go back to their countries.
I would like to thank every person who contributed to the success of this camp in order to bring a smile to every sad child.  Every time I think that I’ll be leaving soon, I become very sad.

Thank you enormously for your care and attention.

My name is Alaa and I come from Iraq.  I have been living in Lebanon for the last two years and took part in a peace camp; I hope the world will live in peace.  I liked this period of time because I learned new things that I didn’t know before and I took part in many activities.  We made lots of outings which allowed me to get to know the beautiful regions of Lebanon (I would like to thank all who brought us this joy particularly the Minister of tourism and the Ambassadors).  I liked this camp and I hope I will take part in it once more next year.  I would like to thank Mr. Stefan who gave the chance to every child in this camp to be happy.   I also would like to thank all persons in charge.

My deepest regards!