Flutkatastrophe in Pakistan: Ramzans Geschichte
Der zweijährige Ramzan wird von Save the Children-Mitarbeitern medizinish versorgt
Unser Mitarbeiter Ian Woolverton erzählt von dem zweijährigen Ramzan, der sein Zuhause verloren hat und nach zwei Wochen in einem Notlager schwer erkrankt ist. Save the Children konnte bisher 305.000 Kindern wie Ramzan und ihren Familien im Katastrophengebiet helfen.
I’m particularly haunted by the memory of a two-year old boy called
Ramzan. When I met him he had spent fifteen days living on a baking
concrete floor, and had watery diarrhoea. As a result Ramzan was
severely dehydrated. A doctor supported by Save the Children explained
he had grave doubts for his chances of survival – diarrhoea is the
number one killer of children under the age of five.
I’m not a father, but some of my closest friends have children Ramzan’s
age. I’ve spent time with their children, and know a well-nourished,
healthy, happy toddler when I see one. Sadly that was not so for
Ramzan.
Through the lens of my camera, I recall Ramzan looked at his mother
Hajra, arms out stretched. It was a pleading look that said, “Please
help me.” Moments after I took
the photograph, he was rushed to hospital. Whether he survived remains
a mystery.
I have uplifting memories too. I especially want to acknowledge the
amazing work of the local Pakistani Save the Children staff whom worked
around the clock to get aid to vulnerable children and families. For
security reasons I cannot refer to them by name, but I feel privileged
to have worked alongside them, and to count them among my friends.
Our work gathers pace in Pakistan due to the support of the donor
community. Thanks to all those who have supported us so far. Rest
assured your donations have helped save the lives of children and
families in one of the world’s worst ever flood disasters.
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