Shahzamir Hataki (*2000) was born in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. The name Shahzamir means "King's Place" and reflects his father's pride. As the only son of his parents, he fled to Germany alone at the age of 15. His journey took a total of three months, during which he nearly drowned while crossing to Greece. Shahzamir's parents are still in Afghanistan. In Berlin, Shahzamir found a foster family who welcomed him like their own son and offered him a lot of support. He enjoys playing soccer and writing. Through writing, Shahzamir expresses his emotions, as "the pain needs to go on the page." He also enjoys cooking, though he had to learn it here, and he became a member of a Berlin allotment garden association, where he grows roses and grapes. Shah shares two cats with one of his German friends. He works at the Charité and aspires to join "Doctors Without Borders" one day.
Shahzamir Hataki
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

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