My name is Ahmed. As a family of five, we strive to survive amidst the turmoil of conflict and famine. Providing for a family under such circumstances is one of the hardest challenges one could face.

Every morning, I would look at my family’s faces with a sense of helplessness. Despair seemed to define my existence. I had no job opportunities and no means to support my family. All we had was hope, and even that felt like a distant dream.

In the midst of this despair, I received news from Just Human International Aid Association. They announced a livelihood support project for our village. At first, it sounded too good to be true. Soon, I learned that they were going to help us set up a small grocery shop. For the first time in years, I felt the faint stirrings of hope—a chance for change.

When the shop was established, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I still remember the day we set up the stall with fresh vegetables. As customers began to arrive, I felt an indescribable joy. With every sale, I knew I was one step closer to providing for my family, ensuring my children wouldn’t go to bed hungry. That feeling gave me the strength to carry on.

Thanks to the grocery shop, our lives have taken a completely new direction. We no longer rely on others for help; we stand on our own feet. The smiles on my children’s faces and the hope in my wife’s eyes are the clearest indicators of this transformation.

I often wonder what our future would have been without this opportunity. It’s a thought I can’t bear to imagine. Now, I pray every day and extend my gratitude to those who made this project possible. Because they didn’t just give us a shop—they gave us hope and a dignified life.