Not an ordinary summer 2002

Refugees in an asylum center, waiting for the decision on their asylum appeal, receive evey week a small amount of money to cover their costs of living. This Afghan family of five members has to manage with Euro 70,- (US$ 70,-) per week. This implies that there will be nothing left, for example for any form of entertainment, day trips, holidays and so on. The children are legally committed to attend school, even when their asylum appeal is still pending. This series gives an impression how the children spend their summer holiday in 2002, having little or no means to undertake special activities.

     
 

 

   
 
     
 
     
 
     
© Gitta van Buuren, The Netherlands 2002