Children's feedback

On 14/7/2010 we went to Alexandria to participate in the International Caritas Peace Camp, which is organized every year and brings together children from different Arab countries.

When we arrived there we were welcomed very warmly and were very happy at the Peace Camp.  But we were sad because we left our parents. We met new friends at the camp. There were few problems because of the different dialects we spoke. But we overcame these problems by becoming closer to each other.  At the Camp we learned lots of games and also learned how to swim.  We also learned that difference between people do not have to lead to conflict. We were introduced to new cultures and traditions from other countries and were happy because we were sharing this experience in this camp.  We visited the Pharaonic village, the National Museum, the citadel and the library in Alexandria, Dream Park, a Circus and the Pyramids. The last night, all the responsible people that helped us during the camp gave us a farewell party.

I thank every person who helped us in this camp, especially Mr. Stephan and Mr. Magdy, Mrs. Amal from Caritas Alexandria and thanks also to the Swiss Ambassador. A special thanks to the country of Austria for this interesting program.

I wish to come again to this wonderful camp.  I wish all the prosperity and continuity for all those who participated in making this program and I wish they continue helping all the children from all over the world that are war victims. Also, I should not forget to thank all the Sisters that opened their places for us, especially Sister Kawkab and Sister Myrna and all the others.

The greatest thanks and many thanks to Mr. Stephan, God be with you always in this mission.

Thank you.

I came to this summer camp in order to know the dialects of the other countries and their traditions. I also came to have new friends. Egypt is a nice country. I am here at the International Caritas Peace Camp. In this camp, I have been taught that although we came from different countries, we are like brothers. We should be as one person. We should work for peace all over the world. There must be no difference between different peoples in the world. We must help each others.

 I was very happy to visit Egypt. Through this camp, it became possible for me to know the dialects and the traditions of all the other countries. 

 Here I am in lovely Egypt. I know now more about old Egypt. I know more about old traditions and some archaeological places. I visited the citadel. I am very interested in the way our fathers and grandfathers used to live. The old Egyptians have made houses and temples from big stones. We are nowadays unable to fulfil the work they used to do.

 We have visited the pyramids. They are fantastic. Then we moved to visit the museum. I visited the museum in which I saw some statues that you can not imagine in your dreams.

I visited the library, the Pharanoic village, the river Nile and the sea. Every-thing was extraordinary. I want to say "thank you” to everyone who grew the happi-ness and the joy in us. They put us on the road of love and happiness. Words can’t express my respect for Mr. Stephan. I also thank Miss Kawkab with her unforgettable smile.

Also I say thank you to all people who did everything in order to give us all the happiness. I thank "Al Basher” association for choosing me. Thank you Miss Jalila.

       Thanks to all of you
       Your daughter
       Asrar Asharafi

Caritas International Peace Camp was my first time ever participating in a Camp.  I stayed there for 21 days.  In the beginning I cried all the time, but after a while I got used to the place.
I felt happy to know that I was going to travel to Egypt, to meet new friends, and to visit new places.  I met the Swiss Ambassador.  We went to the old castle, the pyramids, the restaurant, the museum, the Pharaonic Village, the pool, the beach, and the library.  
Everything was wonderful, I felt relaxed and safe at the camp. I learned new things: we shouldn’t lie and should live in brotherhood with nothing to separate us, even though we are from different nationalities.
At last, I’d like to thank Mr. Stefan, the Swiss Ambassador, and all the persons that took care of us.

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When we first began our camp, I didn’t know anyone of the people. But of course I was very happy because I wanted to visit new places in a country which I didn’t know till now: Egypt.

    We have visited many places such as Dream Park and the pyramids. We also have gone to the sea. Before I didn’t know that there are three pyramids. Now I know that one of them is called "Khofo”. We have gone to the museum and to "Abou El Hol” (the sphinx). Then we have visited the library of Alexandria. Then we went to visit the Tombs. We also visited the Pharaonic village, where we had a trip on a boat. Now we know more about the life of the old Egyptians.  

    It was a dream for me to be in such a camp and to introduce myself and to be introduced to many new friends from the neighbouring countries. I say to everyone: "I love you so much” and I’d like to see you all one day in Jordan.

    I didn’t know that Egypt is such a nice place to visit. We enjoyed our time in Cairo. It was my first time to be in the Caritas Peace Camp. At the end, we danced Jordanian dances.

All our responsible were professional. Big thanks to them, especially to Mr. Stephan, the camp director.

I have been chosen among the children from the social & educational club, in which I am a member and participate in all activities.
What I mostly liked at the camp is meeting new friends from 8 different countries and getting to know other cultures. We all became one heart.
I also loved handcrafts and the visits to the Pyramids, the museum, the Library of Alexandria and Dream Park.  I liked sports and the varied national food we tried as well as the new songs we learned about Childhood.
It was a peaceful camp where I lived 21 lovely days.