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Hope Place Steps In To Help Kpg Parang Mother Facing Overwhelming Hardship
Hope Place representative Mary Vun (left) delivers the aid to Nur Nadirah and her family during the recent visit.
KUCHING (May 30): Hope Place recently extended assistance to a struggling family in Kampung Parang by providing essential food aid, school supplies, and toys.
The beneficiary, 33-year-old Nur Nadirah Zainuddin, has been grappling with depression since losing her husband to a stroke and brain haemorrhage last year.
The hardship has become more intensified as she now cares not only for her two young children, aged six and 11, but also for her elderly mother.
Hope Place, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), said Nur Nadirah’s elder son, Huszzain, has severe autism and attends special classes, while her younger son, Umair, suffers from speech delay syndrome.
“Umair can only say a few simple words, which deeply concerns Nur Nadirah. Huzzain, on the other hand, is prone to emotional outburst and tantrums,” said the NGO in a statement, noting that these challenges have further affected her mental well-being.
“Nur Nadirah once worked as a cleaner but she had to quit her job after her husband died and she moved back to her mother’s home since then,” it added.
The situation was compounded earlier this year with the death of her twin sister from kidney failure, adding another emotional blow to Nur Nadirah.
Currently, she is undergoing counselling sessions at a polyclinic in Kota Samarahan in an effort to rebuild her emotional strength.
“Despite these challenges, Nur Nadirah continues to fight for her family’s survival.
“Together with her mother, she operates a small roadside food stall selling handmade ‘kuih’ such as curry puffs and traditional Malay cakes.
“However, poor location and lack of customers hinder their sales.
“Nur Nadirah hopes to secure a spot at a nearby wet market where business prospects are better,” said Hope Place.
It is also understood that Nur Nadirah applied for monthly social welfare assistance last month.
Hope Place welcomes donations to support Nur Nadirah and families like hers.
For contributions or more information, the NGO can be contacted on 082-505 987 or 013-567 2775.
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