Summary

Liu Chunyan is a grade four student who formerly lived in Chaping Township, Anxian County, Sichuan Province. Now she temporarily studies in Kunming.

Chunyan is a clever girl running across the audience during the break. "She is as clever as any other child and is easy to find friends. She is a typical girl of her age," says Teacher Yang, a temporary caregiver in the Kunming based camp. For Chunyan, the best thing in the camp is to meet more friends that can bring about joy to her.

Liu Chunyan 's Story

"The first day that I came here, I acquainted some game partners from the Children's Advisory Panel. Guli over there has curled hair, and she comes from Xinjiang. She is my best friend because she is of my similar age. We play games in the same group.

I am the only child in our class that comes to Kunming. Originally I worried that I might be neglected. Now I make friends and become accustomed to the new life here.

I like drawing together with others. On a big board that I have never experienced I draw what I want to express under the guidance of the teacher, such as the new homestead. Children like me from Sichuan draw houses on the board and other children help us to draw sun and blue sky...

I take delight in the Summer Camp, playing games with friends from across the country. By the way, I have learned some new things and have enjoyed myself very much."

Liu Chunyan plays happily with new friends in the camp, above (Photo: Save the Children)

Background

Chunyan was one of 40 earthquake-affected children invited to temporarily relocate to Kunming, Yunnan for the “Hand-in-hand” Happy Summer Camp to discuss with 40 child advisors from the Children's Advisory Panel of Save the Children on the needs and roles of children in disaster risk reduction, and to listen to their opinions on reconstruction and increase their participation.

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