“Whoever relieves a believer’s hardship in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection.”
(Sahih Muslim)

Zakat Eligible: Yes

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Miss Aaliya Arif Gulshan is a bright, determined IX Std. Student at Little Angels English High School. Her dreams are simple yet powerful: to study, to build a life beyond survival, and to support her family one day.

Her father, a watchmaker, works tirelessly to keep the family of seven afloat. Aaliya has five siblings, and as the only breadwinner, her father’s income is barely enough to cover food and basic needs, let alone school fees.

The challenge began when Aaliya reached the 9th Std, as the fees and study expenses increased sharply. It has become nearly impossible for her father to arrange for the fees without skipping meals or borrowing from others. Yet, Aaliya goes to school each day with hope in her eyes, studying under street lights when power cuts off, helping her younger siblings with their studies, and holding onto the dream of completing her education.

Education should not be a privilege for a few; it should be the right of every child, including Aaliya. Your contribution, no matter how small, can help Aaliya continue her education without the fear of being pulled out of school.

Aaliya is not just fighting for her future; she represents countless girls who are forced to drop out due to financial struggles. Helping Aaliya will ensure that her father’s hard work as a watchmaker does not go in vain, and that a young girl with potential can step into a future she truly deserves.

Your donation will keep Aaliya in school, empower her dreams, and ease the burden on her father, who wants nothing more than to see his daughter study and succeed.

Let’s stand with Aaliya today, so she can stand strong tomorrow.