Photo by @tasneemalsultan "Amo, what's all this fuss arou

Photo by @tasneemalsultan "Amo, what's all this fuss around? All of a sudden I hear clicks and running" The old man leaning against the wall asked us. I took a few more pictures of him, whilst his grandson hugged and kissed him. "I'm with a group of Syrian children walking around the block to find stories to tell. We're using photography right now" I held the camera high enough for him to see, but he showed no sign of recognition. "And you expect this is going to help with anything? Teaching the children photography? It's a waste of time!" He says half serious with a hint of laughter, perhaps mocking my excited reply. "Each person here, has witnessed enough to write a book. These stories need to be told for us to be able to help or change. Amo [uncle], we've not had much freedom of expression for many years, but art is a great outlet, don't you agree?" It took him a while to think for a reply to my question. Finally, he smiles and says: "Please pray for my eye surgery tomorrow. I've not seen the light for the last few years. If I come back with my sight, you can all take pictures of my handsome face!" #everydayeverywhere #everydaymiddleeast #voicesofthechildren #syrianrefugees #syria #traumatherapythroughart @voicesofthechildren @everydayrefugees #everydayrefugees