The children of Shakholan shiver in crumbling homes
In the shadow of Erbil’s glittering skyline, these Kurdish children are fighting to survive winter with nothing but hope.
Just minutes from the bustling wealth of Kurdistan’s capital, the children of Shakholan shiver in crumbling homes where:
Winter winds whistle through cracked walls.
Empty stomachs growl louder than the distant city traffic.
Tattered shoes betray years of desperate wear.
Yesterday, we delivered simple gifts. What we witnessed will haunt you:
A 7-year-old boy crying over his first pair of new shoes.
Sisters sharing a single doll like it was treasure.
Mothers whispering “thank you” through tears of shame.
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