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“Sara”
Pakistan · Location withheld for safety · Name changed for safety
A widowed mother of three supporting her household through day labor while her youngest child needs ongoing treatment.
Their situation
A single mother in a small Christian community, working irregular daily labor with no reliable income and no savings.
What happened
After her husband died, the family lost its main income. Medical bills for her youngest child accumulated, and she has been offered advances that she is reluctant to accept because of what she has seen happen to neighbors.
What help they need
- Monthly food assistance
- Help with medical costs
- School fees and supplies
- Small-scale economic opportunity
How donations may assist
Recurring gifts are especially useful here, because continuing assistance can help a household avoid taking on an advance that becomes difficult to repay.
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