The First Child

What was Star of Hope founder Erik Gunnar Eriksson thinking that time over 40 years ago when he held little Paulo, sick with fever, close to death in his arms?

Paulo Barbosa the first child at the first project at Star of Hope. Together we can do more. 

Paulo Barbosa

He probably did not think about changing the world at that point; his first thought was to change little Paulo’s world.

Paulo Barbosa is now 42 years old (in 2024) and the father of two boys. Paulo’s boys have a father who can support them, love them, and do everything in his power to ensure they grow up in safety and become independent, strong, and responsible men.

Changing a child’s world is significant, far bigger than you and I can imagine. Click on the arrow to hear Paulo, the first child Star of Hope took care of, talk about what the help from Star of Hope has meant to him.

Alone, I cannot change the world, but I can change the life of one person.

As an organization, we want to do even more; we want to change the world, and together with you, we believe we can.

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