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Mumtaz joined a women’s group of SAJIDA and subsequently
took out a micro credit loan to start a small cooking
business
,which
she
managed
from her home, providing meals for
day laborers and rickshaw pullers three times a day.
SAJIDA became aware of the family through Mumtaz’s
involvement in its Micro Credit Program.
One of the staff
of
SAJIDA Health Program visited Mumtaz’s family and
discussed about the possible treatment options which may
improve the eyesight of Mumtaz’s husband and her children.
Initially the family was
hesitant
,
concerned about the cost, but after more
information and counselling they agreed to
the treatment plan. Staff of SAJIDA Health Program arranged
for the family to be transported to the hospital for
assessment using modern ophthalmology equipment. Surgery was
then performed by a well-known ophthalmology surgeon free of
charge. As a result of the operation, Mumtaz’s children and
her husband had their vision restored. The outcome for
the family has been dramatic – not only have they regained
their
eye-sight; they are now self-reliant and can contribute
positively to the social and economic wellbeing of their
family. Mumtaz and her husband now plan to send their
children to school. |
