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Homeless and Blind: Zahra's Fight for Hope

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Help Zahra Find Safety and Stability

$60,000 Goal

About Zahra

Zahra’s life has been a series of battles and betrayals. Born blind, she’s endured relentless abuse from her family, and the system that promised to protect her? It failed miserably. Educated and resilient, Zahra had dreams, but after her mother died from cancer, everything collapsed. She’s been left homeless, isolated, and alone, shuffled from one unstable shelter to another.


Zahra’s Struggle

Imagine being ostracized by your own community because you stopped wearing a hijab. That's Zahra's reality. Her mom’s family promised to care for her, but those were just empty words. Now, she’s stuck in a cycle of instability, living almost like an adult foster child, constantly bounced from shelter to shelter. The lack of privacy and safety is terrifying—she never knows who’s coming or going, making her more vulnerable to abuse.


Zahra wants something many take for granted: safety, stability, and a shot at happiness. She dreams of one day being married and having a big, loving family. But first, she needs a foundation—a place where she can feel secure and rebuild her life.


Why We Need Your Help

Zahra needs your help to break free from this cycle of despair. Here’s how your support will make a real difference:


Secure Safe Housing:

Get Zahra into a stable, safe living environment where she can start to heal and rebuild.


Access Essential Services:

Provide her with healthcare, counseling, and the basic necessities that everyone deserves.


Empowerment and Independence:

Help her gain the tools and resources she needs, including job training and assistive technology, to live independently.


Rekindle Hope:

Give Zahra the chance to dream again, to believe in a future where she can be happy and loved.


How You Can Help

Your donation, no matter the size, will have a massive impact on Zahra’s life. Here’s what your support can do:


$25: Provides daily essentials like food and hygiene products.
$50: Covers transportation and communication costs.
$100: Supports medical expenses and therapy sessions.
$500: Helps secure a long-term housing solution.
$1,000+: Offers comprehensive support, including assistive technology and job training.

Stretch Goals

If we exceed our initial goal, additional funds will go towards ensuring Zahra not only survives but thrives:


Stretch Goals

If we exceed our initial goal, additional funds will go towards ensuring Zahara not only survives but thrives:


$75,000: Establish a small fund to help other individuals like Zahara who are let down by the system.
$100,000: Create a permanent resource center offering support and advocacy for the blind and abused homeless population.

Join Us

It’s time to step up and make a difference where the system has failed. Zahra’s life is a testament to resilience, but she can’t do it alone. Your support can provide the foundation she needs to build a better future. Let’s show her that even when everything else collapses, compassion and humanity still stand strong.


Thank you for your generosity and belief in Zahra’s potential.
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