Our Long-Term Support initiative assists individuals who require ongoing aid, including those who are terminally ill, elderly, or living with chronic physical disabilities. This program ensures they receive continuous care and resources to maintain their dignity and quality for the rest of their life.
History
The long-term program initiative started when COVID hit the whole world, and a lot of people, especially in low income countries like Pakistan, were rendered unemployed. What we saw was that a lot of wage earners of hard-working families were all of sudden unemployed. It significantly impacted people who were already at the lowest socio-economic level of society, like terminally ill, elderly, or living with chronic physical disabilities, devoid of both governmental and private support.
Our Waseela methodology acted as a bridge for this segment of society, where the members of our organizations acted as referrals to the people in their circle who were faced with these dire circumstances.
We developed policies and procedures to help get these needed people to assess and evaluate so that we can register and help with their sustenance.
Total Families Helped: 3,425
Step 1: Waseela Verification Process
Step 2: Donee Validation
Become a Waqf Contributor: Create a Lasting Legacy of Giving
A Waqf is a timeless charitable endowment that provides ongoing benefits to individuals and communities. Examples of Waqf: rental income, income from a business, income from agricultural land, etc. allocation to a charitable organization. This creates a continuous stream of funding for a charitable cause.
One of the key benefit of Waqf is that it is not tied to a person’s lifetime and the benefit to the society can go beyond a person’s lifetime - sadqa-e-jaaria.
By becoming a Waqf contributor, you can invest in sustainable projects, such as establishing schools, hospitals, donating a piece of land for those in need. This form of giving is particularly impactful for our long-term care initiatives, allowing us to create dedicated facilities and programs for the elderly and terminally ill. Your Waqf can fund nursing homes, or research into age-related diseases. This creates a perpetual source of support, ensuring that your contribution aids not just one individual, but generations to come. Your Waqf will create a lasting legacy, reflecting your commitment to building a better future and providing compassionate care for those in their twilight years.
Navigating Life Without Sight
At 72, Mahi Alam faced the overwhelming challenges of blindness and numerous health issues. Each day was a struggle, with even the simplest tasks becoming brutal, and the physical toll left her feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
However, a renewed sense of hope has emerged. With compassionate care and effective medical intervention, Mahi Alam has found relief from her burdens. She can now breathe easier, smile more, and embrace life with a newfound purpose. As the clouds of her past challenges part, she focuses on living each day to the fullest, savoring the simple joys that once seemed out of reach.
From Despair to Hope:
The Story of Tahir Imran
Tahir Imran, a devoted father of six, was once the pillar of strength for his family. His life, filled with the joy of providing for his loved ones, took a heartbreaking turn when he was diagnosed with kidney failure. This devastating news not only impacted his health but also disrupted the life he had carefully built. The energetic provider became a patient bound to the exhausting routine of dialysis; the treatments weakened his body, and the uncertainty of the future strained his spirit. Despite his unyielding will to stay vital for his family, the burden grew heavier each day, casting a shadow over the hope that once illuminated his life.
Amid his struggle, a compassionate soul entered his life. Mehreen recognized the silent battle Tahir was fighting. Her deep empathy and unwavering support rekindled a sense of hope in Tahir's heart, reminding him that there is light even in the darkest moments. Mehreen's kindness became a beacon for Tahir, reigniting his faith in the possibility of a better tomorrow.
The Story of Asma
Asma, a 45-year-old widow from Dera Ismail Khan, lives with her three school-going children in their own home.
She suffers from ongoing bone pain and is unable to work, while her children are still too young to earn.
The family relies on a small pension from her late husband’s father, which didn’t cover basic expenses, leading to unpaid bills and debts.
With timely financial support, Asma was able to pay off some of the electricity bills and cover school fees, easing the family’s immediate burden and helping her children continue their education.
Amna’s Resilience
Amna Bibi, 65, a widow worn by time and pain, grieves her son, lost to cancer—her life’s anchor slain. With her widowed daughter-in-law and two grandsons in tow, each day was a battle with hunger and woe. No money for rent, for medicine, or bread, Despair weighed heavy—a future so bleak, it filled her with dread. Then kindness, like rain, softened the ground— Now seeds of hope stir, and new dreams are found.
Hani's Story
Hani, 35, works as a maid with one functional arm after her husband abandoned her for having daughters, leaving her to raise five children alone on 10,000 PKR monthly. She lives in her cancer-stricken brother's home, caring for him while juggling household bills and school fees with her meager income. Despite her physical disability and overwhelming responsibilities, she refuses to give up on her children's education. Her simple dream drives her forward: keeping all five kids in school and holding her fractured family together.
A widow’s Tale
The Story of Kulsoom
Widowed at 40 with three children under 12, Kulsoom's joint pain prevents her from working, leaving the family dependent on relatives' sporadic assistance. Monthly support now covers school fees and meals, lifting the constant fear of choosing between education and food. Her days shifted from desperate survival to nurturing her children's dreams and academic progress. Despite ongoing hardships, Kulsoom has found strength in knowing her family's basic needs are secure.
The Gift of Hope
When grief stole my strength to work, my children's hunger became my deepest shame. Then strangers came bearing food and quiet kindness - their simple gifts of bread became the bridge back to my humanity. Their compassion taught me that even in our darkest hour, we are never truly alone. Now when I break bread with my children, we remember how love returns to the brokenhearted in many forms.
When Hunger Knocked, Hope Answered
The Story of Abida
In the remote village of Kot Tarna, Abida struggled to keep her family afloat—caring for an elderly mother, an ill sister, and two young daughters, all without a single rupee of income. As hunger crept closer each day, the need for survival became desperate. But when food finally reached their home, it didn’t just fill their plates—it saved their lives and restored the strength they had been slowly losing.
Empowering a Family in Crisis: A Lifeline of Support
Bilquis, a 28-year-old housewife from Rawalpindi, faces a daily struggle to support her family as her husband battles kidney failure and is unable to work. With no income of their own, Bilquis depends on her three brothers for help, but the burden is heavy. Thanks to vital assistance, their food needs have been met, allowing the family to breathe a little easier and focus on managing other pressing challenges.
From Family Support to Survival
Nadia's life unraveled with her husband's unexpected death, transforming her from a traditional housewife to a single mother battling economic survival. Suddenly responsible for five daughters in a joint family system, she confronted a harsh reality: no income, no professional skills, and mounting educational expenses for her children. Providing food and education became a daily challenge reflecting the reality many widows face when navigating life without their primary support system.
A New Hope
As a widowed mother, Khalida faced the daily struggle of providing for her children on a shoestring budget. Necessities often felt out of reach. With some financial assistance, a heavy burden was lifted from her shoulders, igniting a renewed sense of hope. For the first time in years, she dared to dream—envisioning new skills, a better life, and a brighter future for her children.
Dignity -Not Forgotten
The Story of Aslam
My name is Aslam. I live alone, with my wife gone and my children distantly residing in different cities for work. I often rely on my brother’s family for occasional meals in exchange for some amount. Currently struggling with old age with no financial support from anyone I often struggle with necessities that provide basic sustenance.
Familiar with my current situation a kind soul from our village identified my struggle, acted as a Waseela, easing my financial burden, and restoring my dignity making my old age days worth living.
Ali’s Struggle for Daily Bread
Ali, a 56-year-old house caretaker in Mahra village earns barely enough to feed his family of six, as the salary he earns is sometimes in the form of grains making it impossible to survive. He being a fighter, prayed for a miracle which arrived through Shahzad, who helped him in getting the financial aid which provided basic sustenance that transformed their daily struggle with hunger into hope for stability.
Disclaimer
The stories and testimonials shared on this website reflect the real impact of our work, the experiences of individuals and families we support. However, names and certain identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy and dignity of our beneficiaries.
All images used are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual individuals or situations described, unless expressly stated otherwise.
These stories are intended to raise awareness and highlight the spirit of giving, and while based on genuine experiences, some elements have been adapted for clarity and confidentiality.
All stories are shared with consent where applicable, and with utmost respect for the privacy and well-being of our beneficiaries.
