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Woman Raises Rs 47 Lakh To Help Domestic Worker

Woman Raises Rs 47 Lakh To Help Domestic Worker
Woman Earns Raises For Raising Rs 47 Lakh To Help Her Domestic Worker · NDTV

Abeer Tabakhi wanted to help Maryam, a domestic worker who had supported her family for many years.

Tabakhi said Maryam had faced mistreatment and had given much of her money to relatives.

After leaving that situation, Maryam did not have a home of her own.

She was staying with Tabakhi’s family in Hong Kong.

Tabakhi created an online fundraiser on GoFundMe.

Many people heard Maryam’s story and decided to help.

The fundraiser collected about Rs 47 lakh.

The money will help pay medical bills and support Maryam’s hope of finding a safe home.

The campaign also showed how strongly people responded to her story.

Key facts

Fundraiser organizer
Abeer Tabakhi
Beneficiary
Maryam, Tabakhi’s long-time domestic worker
Platform
GoFundMe
Amount raised
Around Rs 47 lakh
Current location mentioned
Hong Kong, where Maryam was staying with Tabakhi’s family
Stated needs
Medical bills and a home of her own
Reported background
The campaign described years of abuse, financial exploitation and trauma

Quotes

Abeer Tabakhi

The woman who launched the fundraiser for her long-time domestic worker.

“Despite her cheerful presence online, life behind the scenes hasn't been easy. For years, she has given away everything she earned, been taken advantage of and always put others first.”
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“Today, she dreams of something simple yet powerful: a home she can finally call her own. A place where she can rest, recharge, and build a life that belongs to her.”
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