Farhan’s
mother, Baba, had no means of earning a living as she can neither read
nor write. The family were soon living in extreme poverty, barely able
to afford one decent meal a day. There was no money for school or
clothes, and Farhan, his four brothers and three sisters faced many
problems.
In February 2001, Farhan joined the
One-to-One Orphan Sponsorship Programme and Islamic Relief found Farhan
a sponsor from France. Life immediately began to improve for the whole
family. Farhan was able to return to school and the family could eat
properly once again.
Farhan is now in grade
8 at school and is doing very well in his exams. He has also memorised
eighteen chapters of the Holy Quran. Three of his brothers have also
returned to school.
Baba, Farhan’s mother,
has managed to save up and buy ten goats, which will provide milk, meat
and an income for the family. Baba told Islamic Relief, “We are now
very happy. Farhan has been our lucky child. May Allah bless our good
sponsor and all who are helping us.”
Farhan is
clearly a much happier child now. “I want to say thanks to all of you
one million times! I wish to study hard, pass my exams and help other
orphans in the future.”