Manisha, just 20 years old, found herself in the depths of despair. She had a 1-year-old daughter who was her world, and when we met her, her little one was sick and frail. Life had thrown her a cruel twist.
“Humnien 7 din manga aur bola 7 din dedo saman nikalnedo, lekin unhone 5 minute bhi nahi diya, phir humnien haanth jod k kaha bus aaj bhar ka time dedo lekin sab kuch todd diya unhone”
“I asked for 7 days and said, ‘Give me 7 days to take out my belongings,’ but they didn’t even give me 5 minutes. Then, I pleaded with folded hands, ‘Just give me today to pack everything,’ but they destroyed everything,” says Manisha.
Earning a living had become a daily struggle, especially after her husband, who used to work as a laborer, lost his job during a period of violent upheaval that shook their community to its core. To add to their troubles, their home, a place of safety and comfort, was ruthlessly torn apart, leaving Manisha and her little one with nothing but the vast expanse of the open sky for shelter.
However, what truly stood out was Manisha’s unwavering spirit. Despite the weight of her circumstances, she remained unfailingly polite and wore a radiant smile on her face. Her resilience in the face of such adversity was nothing short of remarkable.
During this heart-wrenching situation, the Miles2Smile team emerged as a ray of hope. We swiftly provided the immediate assistance they needed, ensuring the little one received the essential medicine required for her fragile health. In addition, we offered them a sturdy tent, providing a semblance of shelter and security beneath the vast expanse of the night sky. Recognizing the urgency of their situation, we also arranged for rations and other essentials, alleviating the burden of their daily struggles. Looking ahead, we are actively working towards relocating the family to a safer environment, where they can rebuild their lives with dignity and hope for a better future.
