Marufa
(Mohakhali Sattala Slum, Dhaka)
Since receiving the sponsorship, Marufa’s life has changed for the better. The financial support has eased her parents’ worries about paying her school fees, allowing Marufa to stay in school and focus on her studies without the constant fear of having to leave. Her teachers have noticed a significant improvement in her performance as the stress has lifted, and she is now able to fully dedicate herself to her education. Marufa’s parents are incredibly grateful for the sponsorship, as it has given their daughter the opportunity to pursue her dreams and continue building a brighter future, something they had feared would be out of reach. Marufa can’t thank the sponsor enough as with the help of this support, she is now on a path to achieve her full potential.
Marufa’s father is an autorickshaw driver and her mother works as a maid. Marufa’s father has to pay a large number of his daily earnings to the rickshaw owner. Her mother’s income is very low as well. So, even with both of their income, they are struggling to support their family. They had to pull Marufa’s elder brother from school because they could not afford to pay the fees. Marufa may have to follow his brother as well. But for now, her parents are trying their best to at least keep her in school. Marufa is really good at her studies but the worries about leaving school are affecting her education. If they could get a little help, Marufa could continue her education a little further.