“Knocking on doors and changing lives.”

Kulsoom is one of Aman Foundation’s Community Health Workers (CHW). This community outreach program aids both the Sukh and Mashal initiatives. The former aimed at mother-children and family planning issues, and the latter targets mental health issues.

“I mostly cater to women and children, and in turn entire households. The underlying issue for both physical and mental issues is poverty, unemployment and malnourishment; frustrations lead them to becoming patients of depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. They also commonly suffer from arthritis, aches and pains, fatigue, and high blood pressure,” shares Kulsoom.

Once she identifies the illness and the patients, she counsels them, and refers the cases that need psychiatric help to Mashal’s mental health camps. The results are very encouraging, and Kulsoom continues to follow up on the patients.

“My strong point is my empathetic and loving nature. I want to use that to the fullest and aspire to educate street children with both worldly and Islamic knowledge. I am confident and face each day with a smile. At the end of the day, this attitude keeps me motivated to reach my goals.” 
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