
Maryam al Musri
Maryam al Musri, a 10-year-old girl from Gaza, has found a much-needed respite from her challenging life in a tent camp through swimming lessons. After losing her father in the war, she describes the swimming classes as a rare opportunity to play, breathe fresh air, and regain some semblance of childhood.
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Maryam al Musri, 10, who lost her father in the war, described swimming classes as a chance to train and breathe fresh air.
Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war | GazaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-25





