Iraqi children, under the guidance of Coalition forces, make sit-upon pillows during the day of fun sponsored by the Green Zone Committee, Dec. 29. The children participated in a range of activities supported by volunteers and Iraqi teachers. Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly A. Green.

The children participated in small sessions of learning to tie knots, carve soap statues and make sit-upon pillows in bright colors. Between sessions, the children and Coalition forces practiced their soccer skills.

“I like coming to learn new things,” said Sa’naa, a young girl participating in the knot tying session. “I have never tied a knot before.”

The Green Zone Committee is not a scouting council, but a fraternal organization that supports Iraqi scouting, explained U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amy Staub, Multi-National Force – Iraq, International Zone environmental officer.

“We enjoy the kids,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Sadiq. “This is a great experience to learn Arabic and teach them about our culture.”