These arresting images were taken by child refugees living seven miles from the Syrian border

[Photo credit: @insidezaatari/Save the Children]

The photos, which are showcased on Instagram, are the result of a two-year long project led by Save the Children, which enabled teenage refugees to learn photography skills at the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan.

Twelve youngsters aged 14-18 took part in the My Own Account project.

Qais, a resident of the camp and one of the photographers, said: ‘When I take portraits of people, it is like spending some time with them, connecting. I make new friends.

‘When I look at the pictures, I live in the moment again. It makes me happy.’
The photos include a portrait of a boy carrying water to wash his home, another who is pictured selling peaches and one of a girl hiding behind her teddy bear from her brother.

Just after the picture was taken, my mood changed from sadness to happiness. I miss my father who is not here. Pictures remind me that I have always wanted to take pictures to send them to my father. EMBARGOED 00:00 04/12/15

The photography classes were designed to enable the children to regain confidence and support the development of their social and emotional wellbeing.

Saba Al-Mubaslat, CEO of Save the Children’s Humanitarian Leadership Academy, said: ‘Save the Children is committed to supporting children who have experienced extreme stress (as a response of the crisis in Syria).

‘This is done through a variety of activities that reconnect young people with their childhood, help them to relearn social skills and rebuild their lives.’