Meri-Andani is in fifth grade and lives in the village of Paloh Batee, Indonesia.

From 1976 to 2005 the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fought against the Indonesian military in the area. Meri-Andani has only experienced two years of peace in her life.

Read on to hear Meri-Andani’s story of living through conflict and how Rewrite the Future is helping her come to terms with her experiences.