Rabiya’s Story

Unity & Harmony

The teachers and caretakers are always guiding us, inspiring us to be better and to contribute to society, and also make our parents proud.

After my father died, my mother did her best to raise me and my brothers, but she unfortunately could not take care of us. She left us to fend for ourselves. My elder brother left school to take care of me and my younger brother. I was 9 years old when I first came to Zaina’s Home. Initially I was troubled and traumatised that my own mother abandoned me, and I had a lot of trouble fitting in. But here at Zaina, every person did their best to make me feel at home, and that really comforted me. They taught me how to read, write and speak English, when I could not write in my own language. They taught me Math, and although I don’t like it, I have learned how to do Math and speak English. They gave me a sense of family and unity.

Everyone here at Zaina’s Home lives together like a family. I think all families have problems and differences of opinion; it is the same case here at Zaina. We often get into arguments over sharing rooms and taking responsibilities, but at the end of the day, we stick together as family. The teachers and caretakers are always guiding us, inspiring us to be better and to contribute to society, and also make our parents proud.