Help Zainab Unveil the World of Sound
Zainab Hafeez's Story
Zainab Hafeez, a 3-year-old girl from Rahim Yar Khan, has been suffering from hearing loss since birth. When her parents noticed this condition, they immediately took her to the nearest hospital for a medical evaluation.
After comprehensive diagnostic tests, the doctor confirmed that Zainab was facing sensorineural hearing loss and recommended a cochlear implant surgery as the most suitable solution to help her regain her hearing. With the help of this life-changing device, Zainab will have the opportunity to experience the world of sound and unlock new possibilities for her development and growth.
Zainab lives in a modest mud house in a village near Rahim Yar Khan, along with her parents and two siblings. Her father is the sole breadwinner of the family, earning a meager PKR 20,000 per month. Out of this limited income, he has to manage the family’s basic expenses, including utility bills of PKR 5,000, school fees of PKR 1,000, and a loan repayment of PKR 50,000.
Zainab’s mother expressed her deep concern, saying, “Zainab is such a sweet and innocent child who has been deprived of the ability to hear since birth. We want her to have the same chances as other children to learn, play, and explore the world around her. However, with our limited financial resources, we are unable to afford the cost of the cochlear implant surgery. We desperately need your help to make this dream a reality for our daughter.”
Upon learning about Zainab’s situation, the team at Transparent Hands reached out to provide assistance. Now, they are seeking a small donation from compassionate individuals to make Zainab’s cochlear implant surgery possible. By supporting Zainab’s surgery, you can transform her life and open up a world of opportunities for her to thrive and flourish.
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GIMS
Donated: $ 8,465.38
Anonymous
Donated: $ 1,776
Madihullah Riaz
Donated: $ 270
Soorty Foundation
Donated: $ 98.77
HEYAM ali
Donated: $ 50
Qirsa Rasheed
Donated: $ 1.66
Saira Imtiaz
Donated: $ 0.01
Zainab Hafeez's Story
Zainab Hafeez, a 3-year-old girl from Raheem Yar Khan, had been living in a silent world since birth. Her parents noticed that Zainab was not responding to sounds like other kids of her age. They took her to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. The doctor conducted some diagnostic tests and diagnosed Zainab with congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Upon evaluation, the doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery as it was the only solution that would enable her ability to hear. However, the cost of the surgery was something that Zainab’s family could never afford.
Zainab lives in a two-room mud house with her family. Her father, the sole breadwinner in the family, has a meager monthly income of PKR 20,000. In such financial hardships, affording the cost of the surgery was an impossible dream for them. After struggling for a while, Zainab’s parents found Transparent Hands and asked us to register her case. Recognizing the importance of Zainab’s case, Transparent Hands quickly responded to the family's concerns.
On June 5, 2024, Zainab was admitted to the GIMS hospital in Gambat. The surgery took place on June 6, 2024. Dr. Maqbool Ahmed performed her cochlear implant surgery. The internal component of the cochlear implant was successfully implanted and the external component was installed six weeks after the surgery.
With regular follow-ups and speech therapy sessions, Zainab began to show signs of improvement. Every little sound she responded to was a victory.
Zainab’s parents shared their emotions, their voices filled with emotions:
“We are grateful for the help we received. We can’t describe our happiness when Zainab responded to our voices for the first time after the surgery. Your support gave our daughter a life filled with opportunities.”
Today, Zainab Hafeez is on her way to a bright future. Her life is filled with the sounds of life that she had never known before. Zainab can now make a new connection with the world. You made a huge impact on her life.
