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One Step at a Time: Leen’s Path to a Better Future

A six-year-old girl, Leen, along with her family, came to India, leaving behind the chilling war in their native country, Yemen, to start a fresh life in 2021. But what unfolded in India made their lives worse. “I thought coming to India would make our lives better, but to my surprise, it did not,” said Leen’s mother.  

Leen at the office of Shaagird Foundation. Image Source. Shaagird Foundation

Leen and her mother, in further conversation with the Shaagird Foundation, revealed that when coming to India, they approached the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for help, but they did not pay heed. 

Leen with the cat at Shaagird’s office. Image Source. Shaagird Foundation

As a result of that, the family slept on the streets of Vasant Vihar outside the office of UNHCR for two months, without food and security. 

 “We had nothing to eat, no security, no roof, nothing,” Leen’s mother said.  

Leen with the cat at Shaagird’s office. Image Source. Shaagird Foundation

The mother-daughter duo further alleged that in the month of September 2021, they were assaulted by the Delhi police, as a result of which the daughter, Leen, is still scared of police and strangers. 

“I am still scared of the police and every stranger. In fact, when I go to any unknown place, I get scared,” Leen said with fear in his voice. 

When Shaagird Foundation learnt about the adversity of the family, the organization, moved by the natural love and kindness for humanity, decided to help the family. 

Leen sharing her happiness with us. Image source. Shaagird Foundation

It decided to facilitate the admission of Leen to a school where she could get the necessary education. 

Unlocking Knowledge Everyday 

Leen is now a student of Ukg with a keen interest in English, Hindi, and math. On being asked about her school life, she, with a broad smile on her face, said, “I love to study, and English is my favorite subject,” Leen said. 

Leen is now gaining confidence with the help of Shaagird Foundation. Image Source. Shaagird Foundation

After a while, in an excited tone, she started to narrate the English lessons. 

With the help of the Shaagird Foundation, Leen is learning new skills and healing from the scars the war has engraved upon her tender heart. 

Providing Shelter, Winning Hearts  

Shaagird Foundation along with Miles2Smile Foundation, a Delhi based NGO working for the victims of demolition, mob lynching, communal violence, and hate crime, provided shelter to Leen and its family and took care of all their basic needs. 

Leen sharing her happiness with us. Image source. Shaagird Foundation

“Aasif Bhai is the only one taking care of us, he has been taking care of us like a family,” said Leen’s mother with a broad smile. 

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