At 60 years old, Nidhal’s life has been marked by loss and hardship. A widow from Najaf, Iraq, she has faced unimaginable challenges—losing not only her husband but also her son and daughter-in-law, leaving her as the sole caregiver for her seven daughters and young grandson. 

Areej, a bright four-year-old orphan, faced the devastating loss of her father to cancer at a young age. Raised by her loving mother, who works tirelessly as a cleaner, Areej and her siblings endured significant financial hardship and emotional pain. Despite occasional help from kind-hearted individuals, their family struggled without access to early childhood education or structured support. 

After witnessing the violent death of their mother in a family dispute and the subsequent imprisonment of their father, the children were left without stability or security. Their maternal grandmother, Saadia Khazal Khashan, stepped in to care for them, despite her own struggles with poverty and limited resources. 

Um Fatima’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and strength in the face of adversity. After the loss of her husband, she was left to care for her four daughters alone, with no reliable income to support her family.

Kazim, a young boy from Kabul, has faced many hardships since losing his father two years ago. With his mother struggling to provide for him and his siblings, even basic necessities became a daily challenge. 

In the face of unimaginable hardship, Fatima’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and hope.

At just ten years old, Ayat has endured struggles that many would find overwhelming. Orphaned at the age of three, she grew up in a household burdened by poverty and illiteracy. The challenges of an underfunded education system, overcrowded classrooms, and limited resources only added to her hardships. 

Amid displacement and uncertainty, Abdul Rahman and his family not only found refuge but also a renewed sense of hope and purpose. 

Ali Juma has endured years of immense hardship. As the sole provider for a family of ten, including two disabled children, he has struggled to meet even their most basic needs.