Every month, we support these individuals or families with food aid and/or money for medicine.
Maryam
Maryam, a resilient 93-year-old residing in Peraru, Kantale. Following the loss of her husband, Maryam lives alone, with her daughter Fathima caring for her. Maryam’s humble abode is a single-room mud hut, constructed by her own hands many years ago, the exact time of which she cannot recall. Her basic amenities include an outdoor kitchen & bathroom. In her youth, Maryam toiled in a sugar factory, manually cutting and binding sugar cane. From from a destitute family background, Maryam depends on our assistance for sustenance and essential medical care.
Cost to support per month: £30
Masmia and Hadija
Sisters, Masmia and Hadija both have severe learning and psychological needs: Masmia has been mute since birth and Hadija displays challenging behaviour, including trying to run away. Their youngest sister, 15 year old Sameena, is studying at the local school and requires support with school uniform and equipment. They live in a large family of 7 sisters, facing poverty on a daily basis, often missing meals. This family live a life of hardship.
Cost to support per month: £75
Mallika
Mallika, a former midwife, is a wonderful woman. Often confined to her bed when visited, Mallika occasionally finds solace in sitting in her wheelchair outdoors. Tragically, Mallika lost her children during the turmoil of the civil war, never learning of their fate. Each encounter with Vanaja, brings forth tears as Mallika is reminded of her lost daughter. In her younger years, Mallika was a midwife. Beyond the essential food aid she receives, Mallika finds comfort and support in Vanaja’s affectionate care, a reminder of the love she once shared with her own daughter.
Cost to support per month: £20
Thangarasa
Meet Thangarasa, a 76-year-old residing in a basic single-room hut, sparsely furnished with just a bed and a few belongings. His daughter, along with her husband and son, occupies the adjacent building. Thangarasa once toiled as a laborer in the fields, but the weight of old age and declining health now render him unable to work. He suffered the heartbreaking loss of his wife to a drowning accident during a flood.
Cost to support per month: £20
Rajaswery
Meet Rajaswery, a 75-year-old woman who resides alone, receiving care from compassionate neighbors. She has called the same house her home since the day she was born. During the civil war, tragedy struck when her husband was shot at their home, leaving her to carry the weight of loss alone. Rajaswery’s daughter, though living far away in Nuwara Eliya, is unable to provide support due to her own challenges. Despite the absence of familial support, Rajaswery finds solace in the kindness of her community. Health issues have confined her to her bed for the past three years, making her reliant on the goodwill of those around her for support and care.
Cost to support per month: £20
Sharwin
Our journey with Sharwin began when she was just 2 years old in December 2022. At that tender age, she faced significant health challenges, primarily stemming from malnutrition, as her family struggled to afford the necessary food and milk for her well-being. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve been able to provide ongoing assistance to Sharwin and her family. Every month, we supply them with a dry-food parcel, along with financial support for fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential medication. Together, we’re ensuring that Sharwin receives the care and nourishment she needs to thrive.
Cost to support per month: £50
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