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”My name is Marianne and I am exactly seven years old. I was born in Somalia. I am in Germany, for almost one year now and I like it here. I am learning German in school and I like it. My biggest dream is to own a bike one day. Here at the facility, we do have bikes but I want my own bike. Maybe then, if I bike really fast, I will be able to fly.”
Marianne, 7 years old, from Somalia (Berlin, Germany)

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