Readers reach out to family in distress

DUBAI — Life has finally changed for good for an Indian family which was until recently struggling to meet both ends meet after the death of their bread earner. They were forced to live without electricity and water in their home for days.

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By Riyasbabu

Published: Sun 13 May 2007, 8:40 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:22 AM

Sareena's husband, Abdul Razak, had died of cancer in Dubai Hospital recently, leaving behind four children.

Following a report published in Khaleej Times recently highlighting the ordeal of Sareena, some good samaritans in the UAE have extended support to the family.

"I still can't believe that all has changed so suddenly. After the Khaleej Times article, several readers came forward to help me and my kids," Sareena said.

"A KT reader has offered me a job of human resource coordinator in a private company in Dubai. Some good samaritans have paid up one year's school fees for my daughters, 12-year-old Anam and three-year-old Fatima," Sareena said, adding, "they have also offered to pay fees for next five years."

Further, Manzil School for Special Needs in Sharjah has offered free education for Sareena's mentally-challenged 17-year-old daughter Jamshene.

Sareena, who started going to work a month ago and has already shifted to a villa in Rashidiyah, said, “So many people came forward to help us. Thanks to Khaleej Times.”

Riyasbabu

Published: Sun 13 May 2007, 8:40 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:22 AM

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