For those whining about the photographer taking the photo rather than lifting a ton of concrete off of a conscience child by themselves, you should note that this photo will likely generate sympathy, which will result in donations for food and shelter.
These kids real problems will begin after they are freed. They are in a region with no shelter and no food facing freezing temperatures and a destroyed infrastructure. Their parents may be dead. Their needs will be ongoing and this is the one shot to get the rich worlds attention for monetary help before something else comes along.
This photographer has done the victims a valuable service.
Spartan2470 on February 7th, 2023 at 15:39 UTC »
Here is a higher quality version of this image. Here appears to be the source. Per there (and Google Translate):
He adds this image and update:
Moody_GenX on February 7th, 2023 at 15:44 UTC »
Truly heartbreaking. I'm glad they were rescued.
Edit: Here is video of her speaking with a rescuer asking for help
thosmarvin on February 7th, 2023 at 17:04 UTC »
For those whining about the photographer taking the photo rather than lifting a ton of concrete off of a conscience child by themselves, you should note that this photo will likely generate sympathy, which will result in donations for food and shelter.
These kids real problems will begin after they are freed. They are in a region with no shelter and no food facing freezing temperatures and a destroyed infrastructure. Their parents may be dead. Their needs will be ongoing and this is the one shot to get the rich worlds attention for monetary help before something else comes along.
This photographer has done the victims a valuable service.