Chilean President Gabriel Boric attends a Palestinian Christmas celebration, where a Christmas tree decorated with 45,000 lights is lit in memory of the victims of Israel’s war in Gaza.

"These are crimes against humanity, and we cannot turn a blind eye to them," says Boric in Santiago.

Today, we celebrate Khaled's first birthday, but it’s not a typical celebration. Khaled was born amid tragedy, surrounded by destruction, and living in a small tent became our reality.

In his first year, Khaled experienced a life completely different from other children. No warm bed, no colorful toys—just a crowded tent shared with 27 people, where he spends his days between the cries of children and the sound of wind hitting the tent walls. Yet, Khaled managed to bring smiles to our faces with his innocent voice and laughter, which made us forget life’s burdens, even for a moment.

Today, as Khaled eats his canned food, looking happy as if the world belongs to him, we realize that children have an extraordinary ability to adapt, even in the harshest circumstances. Khaled teaches us that life goes on, and hope always exists, no matter how faint it seems.

We celebrate his first birthday with a small candle and big wishes. We pray that Khaled will have the life he deserves, full of joy and peace, far from this harsh reality.

Watch Khaled’s video and join us in wishing for a brighter future for him in the years to come. Please consider donating to support my family, my little children, and my sick father