Eight miles from the Syrian border lies the Za’atari Village refugee camp. What began in 2012 as a temporary solution for 5,000 refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War quickly expanded into one of the world’s largest refugee camps. By 2013, its population had soared to nearly 200,000. 

Against all odds, the community has built a semblance of normalcy amidst the turmoil of displacement.

‘Twelve Years,’ reflects the long journey that most of Za’atari’s inhabitants have endured since the beginning of the Syrian conflict—and how, in incredibly arduous circumstances, it’s possible to create a community that stands as an example of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. 

The images above are a selection from the series.