Ayesha Siddique - Ayesha Siddique - Ayesha finally has a place she can call home!
25 November 2008
Ayesha has finally found a place she can truly call home.
She was just in class two when her mother left her at someone’s house in the village. There, Ayesha had to help with all the household chores. Not long after, her mother remarried and started a new life with her new family. Sadly, there was no space for Ayesha that life.
When Ayesha’s grandmother heard what had happened, she brought Ayesha to live with her and enrolled her in a local madrasah. But due to old age and poor health, her grandmother couldn’t care for her for long.
Then Ayesha’s father brought her to the city. But he, too, had started a new life and found it difficult to take care of her. So, he sent her to live in another house.
Still, he was worried about Ayesha’s future. He wanted something better for her. One day, his employer found out about Ayesha’s situation and decided to help. Together, they searched for a place where Ayesha could be safe, well-fed, cared for, and educated.
That’s how they found Umbrelă.
Since coming to Umbrelă, Ayesha’s life has changed completely. She is now in class Eight. She receives regular meals, clean water, and a quality education. Most importantly, she feels safe and loved. With the help of counselling and care, she has overcome many painful memories from her past. Today, Ayesha is calm, happy, and full of hope.
She also helps care for the younger children at Umbrelă. When they are sick, she looks after them. When they get ready for programs, she helps dress them. If someone feels sad, she recites poetry to cheer them up.
Ayesha now dreams of becoming a teacher. “Whatever I learn,” she says, “I want to teach others.”
She has learned many things at Umbrelă—drawing, moral values, recitation, sewing, block batik, embroidery, and more. Now, she even helps teach these skills to other children.
Ayesha has found more than just a shelter—she has found a family.
There are many children like Ayesha who have been through even more difficult times. We are working every day to give them a safer, brighter future.
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