Some stories were never meant for children. A moving video by The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) throws light on the journey of Ivine, a young girl from Syria, who travels all the way to a refugee camp with her mother.
The animated video starts with a typical day in a war-torn city in Syria – with shellings and bombs being dropped on the homes of innocent civilians. A 14-year-old Ivine is then introduced to us, shivering with fear, as she hides under a table while explosions rip through the country, which is her home.
For Ivine, the war in Syria had taken a huge toll on her home, family, and her dreams.
“I’d have nightmares about those scenes, and I’d cry. I’d wake up, and my pillow would be soaking wet from all my tears,” said Ivine as she struggled to find her way to safety.
Through this video, the UNICEF highlights the plight of Syrian children and seeks aid to help them. It has gone viral on the social media and has received more than 10,000 shares within 18 hours.
