Annet

A Ray of Light in Dark Times

Since 2017, Annet Sharoubim has been working for the Salvation Army. Her heart beats for people – especially those for whom life is a little more complicated than for most. Over the years, she has met countless extraordinary individuals. What has touched her the most? How dark life can sometimes be for someone – and how she, as a care provider, can be a small ray of light in that darkness.

She experiences the most beautiful moments when she works with participants to discover what drives them. Their talents, their dreams, their aspirations. Not just uncovering them, but truly bringing them to life. Because through all they endure, people sometimes forget that they matter. But time and again, she sees: the light is still there – it just needs to be turned back on.

What moves her even more is that this light shines both ways. Care providers can bring a little brightness into the lives of those they help. But those same people – despite everything they go through – bring light into their lives as well.

A Tribute to Care – and to Everyone Who Brings Light

On May 12th, we celebrate the International Nurses Day – a day dedicated to those who devote themselves to the well-being of others. It’s no coincidence that this day falls on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the woman who transformed nursing from charity work into a full-fledged profession. Her dedication and care not only brought relief to the sick but also inspired others to follow in her footsteps.

That same dedication is reflected in Annet’s work. With her heart for people and her art, she quite literally brings light into the lives of others. This became the inspiration for our special International Nurses Day sock – a tribute to everyone who, day in and day out, makes a difference.

A sock with meaning. A reminder of the power of care, compassion, and the impact that one person can have. Because care is not just about what you do, but about what you mean to someone else. ❤️ Change your socks, change a life.

A message from Annet:
"Dear participants, I created this painting for you, and I dedicate this sock to you: You are the one who holds the ‘switch’ to your own light. With a little help from a care provider, who supports you in regaining your strength, you will dare to let the light shine again."