The Syrian crisis and the ensuing violence has meant that more than four million Syrian children are unable to go to school. For girls, this is particularly an issue as they constantly face threats of early marriage, violence and exploitation. But what if these refugees were able to rebuild their lives and chase their dreams? What would they dream of becoming? The International Rescue Committee set out to find out by “inviting groups of Syrian refugee girls to come together to explore their dreams, build life skills, work with mentors and create photographs of their future selves to share with their community.” The Vision Not Victim program provides these young girls with the skills and support they need to achieve a better, brighter future for themselves despite the predicaments they face. This program also saw photographer Meredith Hutchison visit two refugee camps in Jordan and capture what these young girls hope to be when they grow up. “I’ve always wanted to be a policewoman because the police not only keep people safe, but they also create justice in society,” says 16-year-old ‘future policewoman’ Malack. “Every day I wake up, go to…
