Mañana acá en México se celebra el día de las madres,
¡muchas felicidades a todas! Entre los muchos roles que las mujeres podemos
desempeñar (o elegir desempeñar) a lo largo de nuestras vidas, desde mi punto
de vista la elección de convertirse en mamá es una decisión de valentía, amor
supremo y mucha entrega.
La maternidad es desgarradora, desgarra los límites del amor
y los lleva a dimensiones en donde no existen ni incapacidad, medida o restricciones, el rol de madre enfrenta en todo el mundo diferentes realidades,
comparto este texto desarrollado para +UNICEF por parte de la agencia Taivas en
Helsinki Finlandia, un texto que de verdad estremece y apesadumbra el corazón
ante lo cruel que puede resultar la vida:
“Just at this moment there is a small child missing his mother.
There is no-one to hold him, wipe his tears, or give him hope of a better
tomorrow. He is curled up on the street, hungry and tired. At night he covers
himself in some newspapers he found. There is no-one to tuck him in, read him a
bedtime story, or kiss him good night. When he closes his eyes, he remembers
his mothers face. He hopes that in the morning when we wakes up, Mommy will be
back. And will never die again.
There are millions of children in this world that have lost their parents. When
parents fall ill their children try to take care of them and the elder children
assume responsibility for their younger siblings. UNICEF does not leave
children alone. We cannot bring back their lost parents, but by looking after
their basic needs, health, alimentation, education and basic security we are
able to provide them a safe childhood.
UNICEF-supported safe homes give children food and drink and a roof over their
heads. We arrange their healthcare and schooling, and offer them care and
psychological support. 80% of UNICEF personnel work out in the field with
children and their parents in order to give security and stability to as many
of them as possible. Children need an adult to look after them. An adult, that
can be like a mother to them.
Motherhood is not biology, it is a state of mind. The willingness to care for,
nurture and raise a small human being. That’s why anyone can be a Mom for a moment
regardless of gender, race or social status. And although it is impossible to
put a price on a mother’s love, a bit of motherhood can be given in a moment.
See how it gives children a chance”.
Be a Mom for a moment. www.unicef.fi
Por todas aquellas madres de nacimiento y/o crianza que aman, pelean, ríen, lloran… por la
vida y obra de cada mujer en el mundo.
Macu. Kitschmacu.
Responsables:
Advertising Agency: Taivas, Helsinki, Finland
Art Directors: Jyri
Niemi, Anna-Mia
Alanko
Copywriter: Adele
Enersen
Graphic Designer: Fredrik
Stürmer
Account Supervisors: Heini Häyrinen, Joanna Kokonmäki
Published: March 2009
