The wheelchair has not only contributed to Amir’s improvement physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Bringing hope, delight and helping build relationships and grow community amoungst the vulnerable.
“Together with my relative, I joined the class and I have benefited from it a lot. I feel better emotionally and everyone at home is happier with me!
“The most beautiful thing is the big smile on his face.”
“I still struggle with my emotions. However, I have been able to lose about 10kg and I am working hard to continue to lose even more weight with your help and your effort on our behalf.”
“How can the wounds of our hearts be healed?”
We added to the encouragement that her loving father and supportive mother were giving her, to try to give her hope to move forward.
“Going to class is so wonderful… I used to cry all day and night because I felt purposeless at home. Now I can wear anything and I feel so much better.”
During the distribution, it was evident that many people have been out of work while some also reported being in debt primarily due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“It was my dream to be able to stand up on my own feet,” she said. “And now, my dream has come true thanks to Operation Mercy.”
“Before coming to fitness I was hopeless but after coming here I received great hope,” Rosa said.
As Hala has improved physically, so has her and her family’s emotional state. She is almost able go back to school again!
Eventually several relatives visited and noticed that Mustafa had greatly improved. They wanted to pass out sweets to their friends and neighbors to celebrate.
Rosa attributes some of the changes in her life to participating in the Shine course.
The wheelchair has not only contributed to Amir’s improvement physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Many of the beneficiaries of our Shine classes have shared how they have grown in character and self-confidence as a result of the program.