From the Publisher
In 1989, the first television pictures from Romania's children's homes shocked the world. More than 100,000 undernourished children were kept in institutions reminiscent of concentration camps, bound hand and foot, maltreated by their 'guards'. Thousands of these children had been infected with HIV. According to President Ceausescu, HIV and Aids did not exist in Romania. This denial caused the virus to spread rapidly in the decade preceding his downfall; its repercussions are still being felt a decade after.
Thousands of children have died. This book pays homage to them and to the children that are still living. During the six years Kent Klich has photographed the plight of these children, there have been major advances in health care and Aids awareness. There are now seven Aids centers in Romania and the government is committing itself to funding medication and allowances for HIV-positive children living at home. Although the history is bleak, Klich's stunning photographs affirm a better future for the survivors of one of Ceausescu's most unforgiving legacies.
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About the Author
Kent Klich was born 1952 in Sweden. He studied psychology at the University of Gothenburg. After earning his degree, he worked with troubled adolescents before turning to photography. Klich is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for his work in film, photography, books, and exhibitions, including important projects in the field of human rights.
