Angels of the "Macizo Colombiano"

by Raúl Egúsquiza ® | January 11, 2009 at 01:09 pm

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At the heart of the Colombian Massif, the star of Colombia river, exactly in the city of San Sebastian, Corregimiento Valencia is a great contrast of living resources, as being a strategic region which abounds the most important element of life, Water, unfortunately there is a deficiency in health care, education and cultural development, it is noteworthy that despite having a health post, a nurse attends only once a week, leaving the fate of the health throughout the community.

This series of photographs intended to show images of the precarious situation of children in the department of Cauca, who gather in the hearth of the house to warm the impending cold, which may seem like a reality for our adventure tour or something indifferent, for them is the reality they live every day without having another opportunity to overcome and where teenage mothers abound women heads of households.

A humble family, is strongly united despite their disadvantages, providing a good example of solidarity.

This humble family is economically and Giancarlo serve 20 days ago who suffered a hip injury, after he fell from a horse, leaving him with severe pain and limping, the mother was denied medical care by not having the health card.

William a deaf-mute child, enjoying his favorite book, which is full of didactic images.

Alexander with 13 years of age, is prostrate for more than 9 years in bed after suffering a cerebral palsy that left him in vegetative state, serving as his brothers while his mother, a peasant widow, is dedicated to his work in plot.