A Mother's Struggle: No Food, No Support, Only Hope.

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No child should grow up hungry. Help Gulzadi give her son a chance.

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"I am worried. My husband passed away five years ago. We have no breadwinners. My son is very young. There is no one to look after us," Gulzadi says, her voice heavy with the weight of her struggle. Each day, she faces the harsh reality of being both mother and father to her son, without the support or resources she needs to give him a better life. The absence of her husband has left a deep void, and the responsibility of survival rests entirely on her shoulders.

"We eat once a day and stay hungry the rest of the time," she shares, her face showing the exhaustion that comes from trying to make do with so little. The sadness in her eyes speaks volumes—her concern for her son’s well-being is evident, but she simply cannot provide him with the basics. She dreams of giving him more, of offering him a future that’s not defined by hunger and hardship, but the stark reality is that her options are limited.

"I can’t afford my son’s education," she says softly, the pain of knowing her child’s potential is being stifled because of a lack of resources breaking her heart. Every parent wants to see their child succeed, to give them the opportunities they never had, but for Gulzadi, this feels impossible. Her son's future seems uncertain, and without education, his chances of breaking free from the cycle of poverty are slim.

"I humbly request a kind-hearted person to help us," she pleads, her voice filled with a quiet desperation. With no other options, she has turned to the kindness of strangers, hoping someone will hear her plea and offer the help she so desperately needs.

In the absence of any support, Gulzadi is doing everything she can to get by, but the strain is unbearable. "Please help with my child’s education. Please provide us with food. Please help build a house for me," she says, asking for the basic things any family should be able to rely on—a stable home, enough food to eat, and a chance for her son to learn and grow.

Donate Directly is working closely with Gulzadi to support her and her son, helping provide for their basic needs and creating opportunities for a brighter future. With your help, we can make a lasting impact—giving this family the chance to rise above their struggles and build a better life together.

How you can help:

Water and storage: £15/month will allow the family to have unlimited access to water and basic water storage facilities such as containers and small tanks.

Household Expenses: £20/month will cover all utilities (electricity, water, gas) and other essentials (hygiene essentials and toiletries).

Children’s Education: £25/month will cover school fees, books, and supplies for Gulzadi’s son

Food Security: £35/month can provide enough food for the entire family.

One-time Assistance:£400 one-off payment will contribute towards addressing poor living conditions and cover the costs of household repairs.

Your Donation Amount

$ 20

Water and storage

Allow the family to have unlimited access to water and basic water storage facilities such as containers and small tanks.

$ 27

Household Expenses

Cover all utilities (electricity, water, gas) and other essentials (hygiene essentials and toiletries).

$ 34

Children’s Education

Cover school fees, books, and supplies for Gulzadi’s son

$ 537

One-time Assistance

Contribute towards addressing poor living conditions and cover the costs of household repairs.

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A Mother's Struggle: No Food, No Support, Only Hope.

A Mother's Struggle: No Food, No Support, Only Hope.

No child should grow up hungry. Help Gulzadi give her son a chance.

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