Basma’s Story

From Isolation to Support in Vancouver

Basma’s story is one of resilience. She’s a single Muslim woman, a survivor of abuse within her family. She had finally moved out and for months had been supporting herself financially. But things changed once again after her car accident.

Despite many difficulties, she had survived the biggest trials of her life.

The accident had left Basma in a vulnerable position. She fractured her foot leaving her unable to work.  

With no help from her family and ineligible for government support Basma, a single Muslim woman, felt alone and lost. The hunger was intensifying and soon, she would be facing eviction.

But then, because of you, her situation changed. Basma found out about National Zakat Foundation from a friend and reached out to us.

She was provided immediate relief with rent and food, ensuring she had access to essential groceries. This support alleviated her immediate financial burdens, allowing her to focus on her recovery.

Because of your support, Basma made new friends she was able to heal emotionally and found a remote job that allowed her to regain financial independence, without worrying about her mobility issues. The support you provided gave her the stability she needed.

People with disabilities face unique challenges in managing their finances, especially as costs for essentials rise nationally. They often struggle to find employment due to these barriers. In spring 2024, among people who identified as a person with a disability, 4 in 10 reported being very concerned with housing affordability due to rising prices (43%) and described most days as quite a bit or very stressful due to financial concerns (45%).  (Stats Can)

Basma’s story is a testament to when you give Zakat for her, you play a huge role in bringing safety and protection to women like her.

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Disclaimer:

At National Zakat Foundation, we prioritize client privacy. To protect the identity of those we assist, some details have been changed.