“Mariam is my cousin. Living with Treacher Collins Syndrome, she’s lived through many ordeals and difficulties, and she’s had more surgeries than I can count. I decided to depict her in this piece because of the numerous ways she’s inspired me. She’s now pursuing her dreams, studying medical science in university, and her constant endeavour to learn and grow inspires me to do my best, too”
– Zainab Yassine Year 9