This Refugee Survived By Selling Pens On The Streets. A Single Photo Changed His Life Completely
Anthony Bismark December 18, 2015
"One picture worth a thousand words" is a very common phrase that emphasize the power of how a single picture can tell a complete story. But in this case, not only it couldn't tell the whole story, this one picture changed this man life completely. Unbelievable!
1. This Is Abdul Halim al-Attar, A Syrian Refugee
This Is Abdul Halim al-Attar, A Syrian Refugee
As a victim of the war in Syria, he found a shelter in Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East.
For the last 4 months, he sells pens on the street of Beirut in order to survive and to feed his young daughter.
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2. Then This Guy Changed His Life Completely
Then This Guy Changed His Life Completely
This stranger, Gissur Simonarso, a Nordic web developer who by mistake had a launch where Abdul sold his pens, took his photo holding his young daughter. His photo went viral across the internet, as it touched so many people's heart. But what happened to Abdul eventually..?
"One picture worth a thousand words" is a very common phrase that emphasize the power of how a single picture can tell a complete story. But in this case, not only it couldn't tell the whole story, this one picture changed this man life completely. Unbelievable!
3. $200,000+ Crowdfunding campaign
$200,000+ Crowdfunding campaign
A web funding campaign took place in order to raise funds that could literally save Abdul and his daughter. The campaign was a huge success, as in the end it raised above $200K.
As you can guess, the funds completely change Abdul's Life - he opened 2 restaurants where he employs 14 Syrian refugees (just like him) from the near by refugee camp.
"One picture worth a thousand words" is a very common phrase that emphasize the power of how a single picture can tell a complete story. But in this case, not only it couldn't tell the whole story, this one picture changed this man life completely. Unbelievable!
4. "It Changed So Many People Lives" - Abdul.
In addition, thanks for the crowdfunding money, Abdul is now living in a 3 bedroom apartment in nice area in Beirut.