Childhood restored
When Joytun’s mother Shahanaz had a stroke, she had to leave school and go work in a bakery.
Co-workers shouted at her to work faster. And then one day, an open cooking flame caught her scarf. She was burned from her face down to her hips.
When World Vision staff in Bangladesh learned about Joytun’s struggles, they convinced Shahanaz to let her attend a World Vision informal learning centre. These centres help street and working children catch up on their education and return to formal schooling.
Our team also helped Joytun’s mother set up a small grocery business so she wouldn’t need to send Joytun out to work. The shop brings in more money than Joytun could ever make working in the bakery.
Joytun now looks to the future with excitement. She’s back in school and studying hard to pass her exams.