Project Mira
The Situation: An Abandoned Elderly Couple
Mira, a resident of Sirajganj who is approximately 70 years old, lives with severe physical and mental disabilities that make it extremely difficult to speak. His hands and legs shake uncontrollably. His elderly wife is forced to beg in neighboring houses to gather enough rice and lentils to survive. Although they have a son, he completely abandoned them, leaving them in absolute poverty in a dilapidated home with no fan and no toilet.
Our founder, Ilias Sami, spotted Mira on the side of a rural road from a van. Mira was shaking severely, unable to walk. Ilias stopped to investigate, visited their home, and instantly launched a relief initiative.
The Construction & Ongoing Food Support
We raised 6,544 BDT to build a private, secure sanitary toilet for Mira and his wife. The itemized cost breakdown was:
- Slab and Column: 1,770 BDT
- Tin Sheets: 2,935 BDT
- Wood: 712 BDT
- Transportation: 800 BDT
- Wire and Iron: 170 BDT
- Cashout Charges: 117 BDT
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the support for Mira ongoing?
A: Yes, we provide ongoing monthly food support funded by an SEO donor so they do not have to resort to street begging.
Q: What was the cost of the fan installed in June?
A: The fan cost 650 BDT and was purchased from the Moulvibazar market during a severe summer heatwave.
Q: How does this project link to others?
A: It is semantically linked to Project 3: Dukhuni Aunty Annual Support and Project 9: Mill Driver Family Support, focusing on long-term rehabilitation.
The Impact
Toilet built. Monthly food secured via SEO community. Fan installed.
Beneficiary Spotlight
"Physical and mental disabilities. Struggles to speak. Wife collects rice/lentils by begging. Son does not care for them. Found by WDC team from a van on the road. Shaking badly. No toilet. No fan in summer heat."
— Mira (individual)
Financial Transparency
| Expense Item | Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| slab column | 1,770 |
| tin | 2,935 |
| transportation | 800 |
| wood | 712 |
| cashout charge | 117 |
| wire iron | 170 |
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Project Facts
Beneficiaries
Mira (~70 years old) — physical and mental disabilities, struggles to speak. Wife collects rice/lentils from neighbors. Son does not care for them. Begging-dependent.
Location
Sirajganj region (village near WDC team)
Timeline
2025-04-27 → ongoing (monthly food support)