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Meet 10-year-old Saleem who had to leave everything behind in Syria after his father died

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This is the first story of Saleem. A 10-year-old boy who had to leave everything behind after his father died.

Children like Saleem who live in North Syria have experienced heart-breaking situations that no other child should endure. 

Watch this video to get to know Saleem and learn how World Vision and the European Union have helped him. 

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