“It is fun. I learn a lot of things. The teachers are very nice with us” says Arslan at Panaga “The teachers taught me how to be a good human”, he explained that “the kids should not just respect the elders, they should respect people younger than them.” Azad is 9 years old from the district of Shingal. Azad comes to Panaga with two other of his brothers Ali and Kalash . Azad is the naughty one while his brothers are quieter. They lost their father when ISIS overrun Shingal district back in Aug. 2014. Their family includes seven brothers and three sisters. They love every one of their family. Azad and Ali are on the right and left, their friend, Kalash is in the middle. Azad and his brothers explained that they love their oldest brother the most, who is a nurse, since he has been playing the father’s role and providing the family. He also explained that his mom cooks them delicious food that their favorite is Yaprakh1. (Make sure you try out next time you are in Iraq)