RUKHSANA’S STORY | EARNING RESPECTFULLY

Rukhsana* is a 16-year-old girl from a village who loved sewing. But, as a villager, her father did not allow her to go to sewing school or pay fees. Instead, he preferred that she got married.  However, Rukhsana’s mother knew that our sewing school was free and that...

JARANWALA ATTACK DESTROYS HOMES OF 90+ FAMILIES

On August 16, Muslim extremists attacked multiple Christian towns and churches in Jaranwala, a city in Punjab, due to blasphemy allegations against two Christians.  The mob looted and burned more than 90 Christian homes and 21 churches from 7 a.m. until midnight...
A woman in a pink head scarf holds a baby wearing blue while another young child in green stands in front of her. Their faces are all blacked out.

SAMINA’S STORY | TREATMENT FOR HER BABY’S PNEUMONIA

Samina lives in a small village located about 2.5 mi (4 km) away from our Life Center. She came to us for treatment of her baby boy who was not even able to breathe properly. When the physician asked about what treatment the baby was getting, Samina said that they...
ULFAT’S STORY | POLICE TORTURE

ULFAT’S STORY | POLICE TORTURE

The following is a report from our legal team that regularly deals with cases of injustice.  Ulfat* is a single mother of six children. She has worked in Muslim houses for many years to look after her children. With tears in her eyes, she told us how many problems she...

HADIA’S STORY | BABY WITH PNEUMONIA

HADIA’S STORY | BABY WITH PNEUMONIA

Hadia* is a 40-year-old refugee woman who we met through our staff that are working with refugees. Her 16-month-old boy was severely sick with a high grade fever. Our staff brought them to the Life Center medical clinic.  Our doctor diagnosed the child with pneumonia...

RUKHSANA’S STORY | EARNING RESPECTFULLY

Rukhsana* is a 16-year-old girl from a village who loved sewing. But, as a villager, her father did not allow her to go to sewing school or pay fees. Instead, he preferred that she got married.  However, Rukhsana’s mother knew that our sewing school was free and that...

HIRA’S STORY | DEFYING DISABILITY

14-year-old Hira* belongs to a very poor family in a village. Her father is a farmer, but a winter drought badly affected their crop, and they’re living hand-to-mouth.  Unfortunately, Hira and her siblings are affected by an unknown condition causing developmental...

HAMEED’S STORY | ILL & ENSLAVED

HAMEED’S STORY | ILL & ENSLAVED

Hameed* lives with his family at a brick kiln. At the beginning of December, the whole family fell sick with symptoms similar to influenza. Hameed, who was already living hand to mouth, did not have money to provide even food and warm clothes to his family, let alone...

SALMA’S STORY | UTERINE FIBROIDS

SALMA’S STORY | UTERINE FIBROIDS

Salma is a regular patient at our medical clinic who we used to treat for diabetes and hypertension. Then, the past two months she was coming with the complaint of prolonged periods along and increased bleeding. She also experienced severe abdominal pain. Our...

FARZANA’S STORY | TREATING DENGUE FEVER

FARZANA’S STORY | TREATING DENGUE FEVER

Farzana* first came to our medical clinic when her child was suffering from a high-grade fever. Our staff immediately checked him and gave him the required medication. The next day she returned again as Farzana came again with her child who was still suffering from...

SAJID’S STORY | NO HOPE IN SIGHT

SAJID’S STORY | NO HOPE IN SIGHT

Sajid* recently attended one of our mobile clinics at a brick kiln. His hands and feet were covered in mud as he came straight from making bricks. He had a fever, fatigue, and a cough with bleeding, which had already lasted for one month. Sajid said that he is the...

RABIA’S STORY | SEWING WITHOUT GLASSES

RABIA’S STORY | SEWING WITHOUT GLASSES

17-year-old Rabia* belongs to a very poor family. She is the eldest of five children, and her father is very sick. She enrolled in the sewing program to try to help her family and is very grateful to RAM for the opportunity.  However, she has weak eyesight that makes...

SIMRA’S STORY | DIABETES & THYROID DISEASE

SIMRA’S STORY | DIABETES & THYROID DISEASE

Simra* is a young Christian student in our sewing class. However, she always felt tired and irritated and did not show much interest in sewing. She was often absent from class due to sickness. She frequently took medication prescribed by a quack doctor at the...

NABILA’S STORY | THE BURDEN OF DAUGHTERS

NABILA’S STORY | THE BURDEN OF DAUGHTERS

Nabila* is an 18-year-old villager girl who lives in a mud house without any facilities. She has 6 sisters, but her parents have always considered them a burden.  In Pakistan, a woman’s parents are expected to pay her groom’s family a significant dowry. Three of her...

PROJECT UPDATE | NEW MOTORBIKE

PROJECT UPDATE | NEW MOTORBIKE

Earlier this year, we shared the need for a new motorbike with you all. Thanks to your generous support, RAM now has one! Our Cosmovision Center, where we offer medical care, vocational training, and legal assistance, is located in a more rural area close to those we...

HUMA’S STORY | SEWING INCOME TO CONTINUE STUDYING

HUMA’S STORY | SEWING INCOME TO CONTINUE STUDYING

18-year-old Huma,* who comes from a village, joined our sewing school because of her family’s poor financial condition. Though it’s only been four months since she joined our vocational training sewing program, she has already begun earning from her new skills. She...

ZAINAB’S STORY | FORCED TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

ZAINAB’S STORY | FORCED TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

16-year-old Zainab* was forced to drop out of school after being unable to pay her tuition for four months. She wants to study and join the police force, but her family is not able to pay the fees and transportation as her father is an auto rickshaw driver.  However,...

PROJECT UPDATE | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM

PROJECT UPDATE | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM

Thanks to your generous support and the help of our partners, RAM now has solar panels!  The system is powerful enough to support the entire Sablone House during the day. For the evening and nights, four large tubular batteries were installed. This project was crucial...

RELIEF FOR CHRISTIANS IN JARANWALA BEGINS

RELIEF FOR CHRISTIANS IN JARANWALA BEGINS

Thanks to your generous support as well as a partnership with AMG International, we have begun relief work for the victims of the Jaranwala attack that destroyed or vandalized the homes of over 100 Christian families. A member of our staff personally met with the...

JARANWALA ATTACK DESTROYS HOMES OF 90+ FAMILIES

JARANWALA ATTACK DESTROYS HOMES OF 90+ FAMILIES

On August 16, Muslim extremists attacked multiple Christian towns and churches in Jaranwala, a city in Punjab, due to blasphemy allegations against two Christians.  The mob looted and burned more than 90 Christian homes and 21 churches from 7 a.m. until midnight...

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