Lives Changed by Kindness
Real families. Real stories. Real dignity restored through compassion.
From Loss to Independence
My family consists of ten members: my grandfather, grandmother, my mother, four sisters, and three brothers. My father was the Director of Intelligence working with U.S. forces in Kabul. In 2016, he was killed in a suicide attack. At that time, I was in 9th grade.
After my father’s death, we faced immense hardship. My grandfather was elderly and unable to complete the required paperwork to receive my father’s salary. With great effort, my mother and I eventually managed to complete the process, allowing us to survive for a short time.
When Kabul fell, everything changed. Retirement payments stopped, and our savings disappeared. We were forced to move into my uncle’s house, where seven of us lived in one small room.
One night, we received a message from Seed of Kindness offering help. At first, I did not believe it was real. After speaking with them, I realized their compassion was genuine.
With their support, I was able to cover household expenses, transportation, and university costs. I completed my education, rented a small home for my family, and began working as a teacher and shop assistant.
Today, my younger brother ranks first in his class, my sisters continue their education, and our family lives with dignity again. None of this would have been possible without Seed of Kindness.
Their 14-year-old son walked two miles every day to bring water to his family.
Seed of Kindness helped bring city water directly to their home. The joy on his face reminded us that a small act of kindness can change a life forever.
What People Are Saying
“I would like to thank the Seed of Kindness organization for their love and great support. We are six people in our family, and their help has meant everything to us. We are deeply grateful for their kindness.”
— Supported Family
“I sincerely thank you, Mr. Qais, for all the support, guidance, and encouragement you have given me. Your help truly made a difference in my life.”
— Program Participant
“Two and a half years ago, Seed of Kindness helped us survive and stand on our feet. Today, we run a small grocery shop together as a family. We hope one day we can help others too.”
— Family of 14
A Mother, A Teacher, A Future Rebuilt
I am a teacher and a mother of two sons. I lost my husband while he was performing official duties in a remote province. Despite emotional, social, and financial challenges, I pursued higher education and chose teaching to serve young women in my community.
With the support I received, I was able to cover living and educational expenses. My elder son studies Political Science and International Relations, and my younger son is studying Software Engineering.
Together, we have created a free educational website for young women who are deprived of formal schooling. This support restored our hope and strengthened our commitment to give back.