Naina was just 13 years old when Voice for Justice first met her. She lived in extremely poor
conditions with her five sisters in a small two-bedroom stone house. They shared their plot with
a few animals, such as a goat and a cow, and prepared meals by building a fire outside, cooking
everything in a single pot. Her father made a modest living by cycling around the neighborhood,
selling fruit door-to-door. They had only one light in each room and faced daily power cuts. The
house lacked both heating and cooling, leaving the family vulnerable to the outdoor conditions.
Despite their determination, Naina’s parents couldn’t afford to send their daughters to school.
Although public schooling in Pakistan is technically free, they still had to pay administrative
fees, as well as cover the costs of school shoes, uniforms, books, and bags. Additionally, afterschool private tutoring—often essential for success—was beyond their reach. In Pakistan, with
high rates of out-of-school children and a system where even educated people struggle to find a
suitable job, many children leave school at a young age to take on menial jobs to support their
families. Naina was on the same path, even though she longed for an education. Her parents
had to explain that they simply couldn’t afford it.
Voice for Justice stepped in to cover the costs of Naina and her sisters’ education. Naina now
attends school and receives private tutoring, with Voice for Justice providing her uniforms,
books, and school supplies. In times of need, Voice for Justice also helps the family with
essentials such as food and medical care.
Naina dreams of becoming a lawyer to advocate for the rights of her Christian community. She
is deeply grateful for the support from Voice for Justice and hopes that other children like her
will receive the same opportunity.