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 gather rice and lentils from neighboring houses to survive. Although they have a son, he is unable to support them, leaving them in extreme hardship 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 seek donations on the street.
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 Created
Toilet built. Monthly food secured via SEO community. Fan installed.
Beneficiary Spotlight
“An elderly resident living with physical and speech difficulties. His wife gathered food from neighbors, and they had no fan or toilet. We constructed a sanitary toilet, installed a fan, and secured monthly food support.”
Mira (individual)
Audit Verification
Total Deployments
৳13,544
Beneficiaries Assisted
Mira (~70 years old) — who lives with physical and speech difficulties. His wife gathers rice and lentils from neighbors, as their son is unable to assist them. They rely on community charity.
Field Geography
Sirajganj region (village near WDC team)
Case Timeline
2025-04-27 → ongoing (monthly food support)
Context Impact Estimate
Check the estimated outcome equivalents that a contribution of this size yields in the field.
Deploys 100% of the funds to support community materials and direct field relief.