In the heart of our community, Shifa Foundation – USA has been successfully running a remarkable food drive initiative “Feed the Poor”, aimed at combating hunger and providing essential support to families in need. One such family, Muhammad Ramadan’s from Barakahu, found themselves on the brink of despair due to financial difficulties and limited access to nutritious meals. This is the inspiring story of how our food campaign brought hope, sustenance, and a brighter future to Muhammad Ramadan’s family. Muhammad Ramadan is a hardworking individual, but life has always been difficult for him as he was blind and now with a family to support, things have been extremely tough for him. His job was insufficient to cover their mounting expenses. Struggling to make ends meet, they often had to make heartbreaking choices between paying bills, buying groceries, paying children’s fees or even seeking medical attention. Their home was overshadowed by […]

Name of Beneficiary Kanta Father’s Name & CNIC Chatro Mal 44302-0308533-3 Age of Beneficiary 06 Months Beneficiary Status SAM MUAC (Before) 9.2 cm (SAM) MUAC (After) 12.6 cm (Normal) Village Name Manu Ji Dhani UC Name Diplo Taluka Name Diplo District Tharparkar Daughter of Chatro Mal of Manu Ji Dhani, 6-month baby girl Kanta was severely underweight and experiencing various health issues. Chatro Mal, a lower-class laborer, faced financial difficulties and struggled to provide even the most basic necessities for his family. They lived in a hut made of hay and mud, surrounded by extremely poor hygiene conditions. The entire Manu Ji Dhani lacked essential sanitation infrastructure and hygiene standards. During a screening visit by the Shifa Foundation under its initiative “Accelerated Action Plan for the reduction of stunting and malnutrition for District Tharparkar”, a Community Health Worker (CHW), during screening identified Kanta as a Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) case […]

Name of Beneficiary Arebeli Father’s/Husband Name Jalal Age of Beneficiary 25 Years Beneficiary Status Rain flood Affected Village Name Ghulam Shabir Kaladi UC Name Jiskani Taluka Name Kotdiji District Khairpur Arebeli’s story is one of many stories of aspirations and ambitions being swept away by the floods. Her desire to study needlework and work to support her family seemed out of reach right now. She had no idea where her life was going or if she and her family would have food tomorrow. Arebeli, 25 had always been a positive and hopeful individual, full of dreams and aspirations. However, her life took an unexpected turn when a devastating flood struck her village. She lives in a joint family with 12 family members, and her husband worked on daily wages. The floodwaters ravaged Khairpur, leaving behind destruction and despair. Arebeli’s home was completely submerged, and she lost all her belongings and […]