The doctors visited Ma'had Amal Lilaytam (Institute of Hope for the Orphans) today, with pictures in the slideshow above. In December of 2008, this was home to 130 kids. As a result of the current conflict, they must now make preparations for 1800 to 2000 orphans.
In the pediatric ward they met Hassan 9, and Omar 5, two brothers who sustained injuries after playing with an unexploded shell. Hassan received injuries to the face and chest; Omar to the head and hands.
They also met Iman, 9, who told the team how she sustained injuries resulting in internal bleeding after being hit by falling debris.
They met Amira al-Girim, 15. You can read about the her amazing story
of survival. Amira has big plans to become an attorney when she grows up. Amira and countless other Palestinians require humanitarian assistance. Relief agencies, medical teams, and aid of all kind is needed. This is an urgent appeal to the world to help return a sense of normalcy to these kids and countless others, who are unamed.
