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A weekly visit for Shaista, 74, who lives alone in Peshawar

Shaista lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇵🇰 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan1,107 views
Uzma Mahnoor Qazi
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Peshawar
I'm writing for my neighbor Shaista, who's 74. Shaista lives alone in Peshawar, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Shaista loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Peshawar
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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People who offered to help

  • Noa Maya Navon 🇮🇱

    I live about 4 km from Peshawar. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

  • Léo Chevalier 🇲🇦 Photo verified

    I live about 6 km from Peshawar. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Free this month.

  • Ximena C. Campos 🇦🇷

    i live about 9 km from Peshawar. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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    Exceptional service

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Samuele Dario Valentini🇮🇹Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Alejandra A. Ruiz🇦🇷Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Kiara L. Seth🇮🇳Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Min-ji So-yeon Kwon

    hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Udom Yodrak

      Hope things get better soon, Uzma. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 16 people at work. Blessings.

      • Luna F. Molina

        Hope things get better soon, Uzma. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Hamza Ghassan Said

          Take care, Uzma. Wishing Shaista a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 30 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care.

          • Mousumi Tahmina Barua

            shared this with my family. Thinking of Peshawar.

            • Mazen Karim Aziz

              Hope things get better soon, Uzma. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

              • Francisco N. Paredes

                You're not alone, Uzma. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.

                • Rowena Ramos

                  Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                  • Galina Bogdana Stepanov

                    sending love, Uzma. Get well soon. Blessings.

                    • Julian H. Jimenez

                      So sorry you're going through this, Uzma. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Üsküdar.

                      • Lourdes A. Soriano

                        Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

                        • Hüseyin Acar

                          You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Pretoria.

                          • Nneka Hauwa Tijani

                            You're not alone, Uzma. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

                            • Mugisha James LubegaPhoto verified

                              sending strength, Uzma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                              • Megan D. Chapman

                                Keep going, Uzma. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

                                • Putri Wulan Lestari

                                  take care. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Hồ Chí Minh City this morning.

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