Finding a home for Azam, an acid attack survivor
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Azam Mazaheri was 22 when she became the subject of Acid Attack in Tehran. Thirteen years later, she still has some difficulties with breathing through her nose. Azam's face is broken, but not her spirit. She has risen above pain and continues to search for healing her body and spirit.
Acid attack is one of most brutal expression of hate toward what is beautiful and precious in life, one’s face. Acid attack is a hate crime rising in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and now Iran. Azam is an amazing young woman who has tolerated excruciating physical pain of going through numerous surgeries and psychological pain of carrying a distorted face in a society with heavy emphasize on facial beauty. Azam continues to defy hate and has so much to offer in the society. With the rising hate crime around the world, Azam is a shining example of believing in love and good deed in this world.
Azam moved to the US in 2017, for surgery and reconstructing her nose. She once again got to experience breathing through her nose, only after seven surgeries in one year.
For years, Azam could not move her neck because of the attack’s complications. She had to have her eye lids fully shut for two full years, but thankfully she can use her eyes now, and she can see once again. She could only eat food through a straw as the attack had left her with no lips. She can now eat normally again.
Azam had to take 14 medication pills every single day, but luckily she does not have to any more. She is currently studying English, and has a part time job, while writing her story as a book. She even went to a driving school and learned how to drive.
Azam used her head scarf to hide her face for so many years, so people passing would not see what the acid attack did to her face. She was called a “monster”, a “mummy” many times. She was told to stay home and never leave, as it was unpleasant for people to see her face.
Up to today, Azam has had 37 surgeries on her face and neck area.
Azam lives in Tucson now. She hopes to have her new country’s help and support in finding a new home, just the same way that she received their love and support back in 2017.
Azam is planning to buy a small, and humble house. She calls it “Home of Love”.
Home of Love, will represent peace, unity and honesty. As she firmly believes that, it was peace and love, and the unity of the society that has healed her so far. Azam wants to spread that message as much as she can, as well as taking a hand in need of help.
Your generosity in supporting Azam is not only a sign of loving care but a statement against hate crime. Azam has an amazing story to tell the world and help many to recover from their pain and anguish.
I hope you all find the love in your heart to help her fulfill this mission.
Thank you!
P.S. Your donations are gifts, and are not tax deductible.
Acid attack is one of most brutal expression of hate toward what is beautiful and precious in life, one’s face. Acid attack is a hate crime rising in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and now Iran. Azam is an amazing young woman who has tolerated excruciating physical pain of going through numerous surgeries and psychological pain of carrying a distorted face in a society with heavy emphasize on facial beauty. Azam continues to defy hate and has so much to offer in the society. With the rising hate crime around the world, Azam is a shining example of believing in love and good deed in this world.
Azam moved to the US in 2017, for surgery and reconstructing her nose. She once again got to experience breathing through her nose, only after seven surgeries in one year.
For years, Azam could not move her neck because of the attack’s complications. She had to have her eye lids fully shut for two full years, but thankfully she can use her eyes now, and she can see once again. She could only eat food through a straw as the attack had left her with no lips. She can now eat normally again.
Azam had to take 14 medication pills every single day, but luckily she does not have to any more. She is currently studying English, and has a part time job, while writing her story as a book. She even went to a driving school and learned how to drive.
Azam used her head scarf to hide her face for so many years, so people passing would not see what the acid attack did to her face. She was called a “monster”, a “mummy” many times. She was told to stay home and never leave, as it was unpleasant for people to see her face.
Up to today, Azam has had 37 surgeries on her face and neck area.
Azam lives in Tucson now. She hopes to have her new country’s help and support in finding a new home, just the same way that she received their love and support back in 2017.
Azam is planning to buy a small, and humble house. She calls it “Home of Love”.
Home of Love, will represent peace, unity and honesty. As she firmly believes that, it was peace and love, and the unity of the society that has healed her so far. Azam wants to spread that message as much as she can, as well as taking a hand in need of help.
Your generosity in supporting Azam is not only a sign of loving care but a statement against hate crime. Azam has an amazing story to tell the world and help many to recover from their pain and anguish.
I hope you all find the love in your heart to help her fulfill this mission.
Thank you!
P.S. Your donations are gifts, and are not tax deductible.
Organizer and beneficiary
Shahrad Fredotti
Organizer
Los Gatos, CA
Azam Mazaheri
Beneficiary