We met Ali Raza near Minar-e-Pakistan while he was collecting plastic bottles from the trash. At an age when he should have been in school—reading books and playing with friends—circumstances forced him to shoulder household responsibilities prematurely.

Loneliness, Illness, and Poverty
Ashfaq Bhai is a lonely soul battling severe pain, loneliness, and poverty. With no son or brother to rely on, his sister—his only family—lives far away, unable to help.


