Bosnia and Herzegovina How Orphaned Edi Turned Struggles into Success

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In the quiet countryside of Kladanj, a town just over an hour and a half from the capital, Sarajevo, life was anything but peaceful for young Edi. After the death of his father, Edi, his mother, and his sister faced a harsh reality—poverty so severe that they were evicted from their home, unable to pay rent or even secure a safe shelter. His mother searched desperately for any opportunity to give her children a dignified life, but the odds were stacked against them. Then came a lifeline. Through Qatar Charity’s “Rofaqa” program, Edi was sponsored by a generous donor from Qatar. This sponsorship didn’t just bring monthly financial aid; it restored hope and stability. It allowed Edi to stay in school, and today, he is on the verge of completing secondary school—a dream that once seemed out of reach. But Edi’s story didn’t stop there. Determined to improve his family’s situation, he expressed a desire to work alongside his studies. Qatar Charity responded by giving the family a sustainable income-generating project: a small flock of sheep. The project was more than just financial support—it was a fresh start for the family. The sheep soon grew to thirty, thanks to Edi’s dedication and hard work. He split his days between school and caring for the flock, turning this modest start into a thriving source of income. The impact was profound. The family could now afford a proper home, pay rent on time, and even settle an old debt for household furniture. Edi’s mother beams with pride—not only because her son excels academically, but because he restored dignity and stability to their lives.

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10/26/2025

In the quiet countryside of Kladanj, a town just over an hour and a half from the capital, Sarajevo, life was anything but peaceful for young Edi. After the death of his father, Edi, his mother, and his sister faced a harsh reality—poverty so severe that they were evicted from their home, unable to pay rent or even secure a safe shelter. His mother searched desperately for any opportunity to give her children a dignified life, but the odds were stacked against them.

Then came a lifeline. Through Qatar Charity’s “Rofaqa” program, Edi was sponsored by a generous donor from Qatar. This sponsorship didn’t just bring monthly financial aid; it restored hope and stability. It allowed Edi to stay in school, and today, he is on the verge of completing secondary school—a dream that once seemed out of reach.

But Edi’s story didn’t stop there. Determined to improve his family’s situation, he expressed a desire to work alongside his studies. Qatar Charity responded by giving the family a sustainable income-generating project: a small flock of sheep. The project was more than just financial support—it was a fresh start for the family.

The sheep soon grew to thirty, thanks to Edi’s dedication and hard work. He split his days between school and caring for the flock, turning this modest start into a thriving source of income.

The impact was profound. The family could now afford a proper home, pay rent on time, and even settle an old debt for household furniture. Edi’s mother beams with pride—not only because her son excels academically, but because he restored dignity and stability to their lives.

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