“The Best Day Ever”
Children in Za’atari Refugee Camp Experience the Magic of Cinema
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In refugee camps, recreational and cultural activities for children are often scarce. In July 2024, UNICEF, the French Embassy, the French Institute in Jordan, and the Royal Film Commission came together to re-open Cinema al Za’atari in Za’atari Camp. Between October 2024 and July 2025, the cinema has since hosted close to 300 screenings for over 6,000 children, providing support to their education, awareness and entertainment.
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“As the bus got closer to the cinema, I saw the building for the first time — a big blue one with murals and beautiful paintings on the walls.” - Yasmeen, 12
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UNICEF/El-Noaimi
“When I got there, it was bigger than I imagined. I’d never seen a screen that large!” — Jana, 11
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“I was so happy we would go together and sit next to each other.” — Noor, 11 on the right, on going to the cinema with her friend Lujain (on the left).
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UNICEF/El-Noaimi
“I really got into the movie and connected with the character.” - Omar, 11.
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“I learned something very important from the movie: Even people who are poor or don’t have much are not weak.” — Khaled, 10.
WATCH: 12-year-old Yasmeen's day at the cinema.
#ForEveryChild, a childhood.
