The children are the window of tomorrow the one that must be opened with wisdom. So that their hearts always palpitate with the flame of love that gave them life.
PATRICIO GALVEZ
My name is Patricio Galvez and I am a Chilean / Swedish freelance musician living in Gothenburg Sweden. I am also the grandfather of seven orphaned children who are currently in al-Hol camp in northeast Syria. Help me take them back home to Sweden please! In the menue you will find more info about my case and how you can help me and the children.
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When I first met Patricio, I saw a large suitcase in his room packed with only children's clothes. For himself, he brought a small backpack with a couple of shirts. It's now been a month and Patricio is still in Erbil waiting for the final action to let him cross the border and get his grandchildren back.
Photo and text: Rena Effendi
Patricio holds his youngest malnourished grandson, one-year-old Mohammed in his arms in Hassakah hospital in Syria.
"It felt like when I held my firstborn daughter for the first time" he said.
Photo and text: Rena Effendi
Patricio visits a security officer in Syria and waits for his permission to be granted to visit the grandchildren in Al-Hawl camp.
Photo and text: Rena Effendi
THANK YOU! TACK! GRACIAS!
Thank you all for helping me and the children! I love you all, you are beautiful.
