Support Shah Jahan in Embracing the World of Sounds

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Shah Jahan's Story

Meet Shah Jahan, a 4-year-old boy from Jafarabad, Balochistan, who has been living in a silent world since birth. Concerned about his condition, his parents consulted a doctor, who, after running some medical tests, diagnosed him with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Shah Jahan never responds to his name and cannot hear his parents’ soothing voices. At an age when most children are learning to speak and express themselves, Shah Jahan struggles to communicate his needs. The doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery —a life-changing device that will allow him to hear and speak. However, the cost of the surgery is beyond what his family can afford.

This surgery is essential for his development, enabling him to learn to speak, engage with others, and lead a happy life. If he doesn’t undergo the surgery on time, he might have to live with hearing loss, as cochlear implant surgery is not as effective after a child crosses the age of 5 years.

Shah Jahan’s father is disabled and cannot provide for his family. His mother struggles to make ends meet by sewing clothes and earns just PKR 20,000 monthly. Shah Jahan lives in a tent with his parents and six siblings. The family survives in extreme poverty and hardly makes ends meet. Due to their financial hardships, affording the cost of the surgery is impossible for them. A ray of hope arose when a neighbor told them about Transparent Hands. His parents promptly reached out and asked us to register his case.

“We just want Shah Jahan to have a normal life, hear our voices, and experience the world around him. We don’t have enough financial means to cover his surgery’s cost. Please help us,” said Shah Jahan’s Parents, their eyes filled with worry.

Your support will be a key to unlocking the world of sounds for Shah Jahan. It will enable him to enjoy the cherished moments of his childhood and live his life fully. Otherwise, as he grows older, his inability to hear will severely limit his opportunities.

Come forward and donate to Shah Jahan’s cochlear implant surgery.

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