Photo of the day: Box of wishes shares hope from Syria’s children

Canadian Red Cross President and CEO Conrad Sauvé recently returned from a trip to Syria and the surrounding region. He met with refugees, Red Cross and Red Crescent workers, and others who have been impacted by conflict and violence in Syria.

Conrad noted that amongst the suffering, there is still a glimmer of hope, especially from children. While on his trip, Conrad was presented with a “box of wishes” from Syrian children who were living in a refugee camp. Inside the box where pictures the children had drawn of what they want to be when they grow up.  



“Their parent’s tell us, well, if it’s too late for us, do something for our children,” Conrad said.
Read more about Conrad’s trip:

• Why I’m travelling to conflict zones in Syria and beyond
• Humanitarian aid isn’t a long-term solution for Syria
• These snapshots from Syria tell stories of suffering – and hope
• A box of Syrian children’s hopes and dreams