Scott has worked in Al-Hol camp located in Northeast Syria many times. The camp is known as one of the most dangerous camps on earth, with over 150 murders that have occurred over the past four years (2019-2023). In 2019 the camp held 10,000 IDPs and Refugees but when the collapse of ISIS happened, the number of inhabitants shot up to 60,000. The majority of these residents are children at around 60% of the population. The camp is expansive, spanning over three kilometres and is monitored and secured by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The camp is an open-air prison due to the number of affiliated ISIS members who have been dumped there. Children, many of whom have been born there, do not have the luxury of having a childhood. Many experience violence, exploitation and harassment. Children have to grow up fast within this environment, having to look after their siblings, themselves and support their parents. Many children do not have the opportunity to have an education and resort to working within the camp to bring in some money for their family. Unfortunately some end up in gangs, the feeling of hope has lost all meaning due to the lack of education and support. The realisation that they will probably be stuck in the camp for a very long time or possibly forever eats away at them. 


Scott was on assignment with Partners Relief and Development documenting the clinic and child friendly safe space, located inside the camp. This is the only area where children are able to be children and forget about what is happening around them. 

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