“I used to work in handicrafts before the birth of my second child, Moyna. My daughter was born severely disabled and I had no choice but to give up my job and look after her because there was no other way our family could provide her with the appropriate care. Life was difficult before Children’s Hope helped us. I was very down as I could not contribute money towards my families needs, and I was dependent on my husband’s low wages as a driver. I was even unable to spend quality time with my son. The respite care provided by Children’s Hope has renewed my life, allowing me to get back into work and be independent again.  Moyna is now 4 years old and thriving with the extra help and care provided. “ Nazma Begum

“My name is Amena. My son is a registered disabled child in Children’s Hope respite care. Now, because he gets this care, I can now go to work as a maid, cooking and cleaning, as I cannot rely on my husband’s earnings because he is ill with diabetes and a heart complaint.  Thanks to Children's Hope, not only does my son receive care and decent nutrition, it also gives me the opportunity to regain more control over what happens to my family by allowing me to save some money for my son and to send my other daughter to school. Respite care has changed all our lives.”

“My daughter is Sanjita, who is now 18-years-old. Her father is not alive. This care facility has been a wonderful help for me. Before, I had to leave Sanjita at home on her own because, as a single parent, I had to go to work at a doctor’s surgery as a support worker. All Sanjita was able to do was watch TV, she couldn’t make friends and felt incredibly lonely.  Of course I still have to work, but leaving Sanjita under respite care while I am at work means I worry less. Sanjita can chat with other children and makes friends. She is a lot happier.”