Greetings!
We asked Mujeeb to speak with sponsored families to determine what impact the $100 per month is having on their lives. Being assured of food and shelter are the primary benefits. Several families are using a portion of what they receive to pay for private lessons, books, paper, pens, pencils and clothing for their children, things they previously couldn't afford.
Mujeeb wrote this about the change in Noor Hamid's life;
"Noor has been receiving aid from TIE Organization for about six months. He has been able to provide for the needs of his children's life a little better than before, from school stationery to clothes and food. In addition with the little savings he had during the last six months from his own income and the money donated by TIE, he made a small job for himself.
Noor carried heavy things on his shoulders for several years in order to get a few Afghanis and advance his life, His back was injured due to the pressure caused by the weight of things. The doctor told him many times not to carry heavy things, but he had no choice but to do this.
With an investment of less than 400 dollars, he started buying and selling plastic bottles and recycled items, and in this way, he was able to work for his health and the cleanliness of the environment.
He now buys and stores the mineral water bottles and soda cans that are left in the environment and from the people who collect them. After a few days, he sells them in 500-600 kg packages to recycling companies. He earns 4000 to 6000 Afghanis per month.( That's $44 to $66).
Noor is very grateful toTIE Organization and his sponsor."
Noor now owns a recycling business, earns significantly more income than he had before and is able to follow his doctor's orders!!!
