"Surviving and Thriving: The Resilience of Syria's Earthquake Baby"

Six months after being rescued from the rubble of an earthquake that devastated Turkish and Syrian communities, baby Afraa is thriving with her adopted family. Afraa's parents and siblings did not survive the earthquake, but she was found still connected to her mother's umbilical cord. Afraa was adopted by her paternal aunt and her husband, who are raising her alongside their own children. Despite offers to help or adopt Afraa, her family believes the best place for her is with family. Afraa is in good health, loves her adopted family, and brings joy to everyone around her.