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Category: Survivors
Mahendra Singh Foundation
Monica Singh has not let her facial scars get the best of her. She has risen above her pain and together with her brother, Nikhil, have founded the Mahendra Singh Foundation. The foundation honours their father who had spent his life helping others in need and when Monica became a victim of an acid attack, [...]
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Columbia’s Acid Attack Survivors: Angeles Bordes
Acid Attacks are a global problem! More than anything we would like to highlight the strength and #InnerBeauty of #AcidAttackSurvivors worldwide, which face a variety of difficulties everyday. One of these heroes is Angeles Bordes, who has been attacked in 2007. Columbia is one of the countries with the heighest rates of acid attacks worldwide. [...]
Redefining the meaning of beauty: Prerna
Prerna’s road to recovery, when she was attacked by acid at 13 years, was a painful and emotional one like so many #AcidAttackSurvivorsbefore her. Please give her nine minutes of your time and listen to her inspiring story about hope, healing and redefining the meaning of beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktr1rmwLl0M&feature=youtu.be
The girl who lost her face: Story of Shumi and Lilama
"We will be like flying birds, won't we?" When a girl is attacked with acid in Bangladesh she is often also abandoned by her family - these are the amazing women who step in, lifting them back up. Shumi and Lilama's story was filmed in 2015 by Unreported World. https://www.facebook.com/unreportedworld/videos/10155473280467779/
Her long road home: Nurjahan Khatun
Nurjahan Khatun was only 9 years old when she became a hapless victim of an #AcidAttack while she was asleep. Nurjahan's #InnerStrength and fighting spirit has enabled her to overcome the painful obstacles to finally bring her home. http://www.oprah.com/own-digitaloriginals/how-an-acid-attack-survivor-found-a-new-home-in-the-us-video
Breaking the stigma: Beauty Parlor in Bangladesh, employs Acid Attack Survivors
#AcidAttackSurvivors face a vast multitude of difficulties on a daily basis. But there are some nooks: This Beauty Parlor in Dhaka, Bangladesh, employs #AcidAttackSurvirors and helps them find confidence, autonomy and #InnerBeauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w0-8F84-EA
Her ‘stolen’ face: Monica Singh
Meet #MonicaSingh! As a 19-year old she fell victim to an acid attack. She is a #AcidAttackSurvivor but more importantly, she is an inspiration for anybody wishing to fulfill their dreams. For us at #BacktoJob, she is a true hero and we would love for you to meet her! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQssMVQ3BQs
Judith John Paul
17 years old, with a dream and ambition to become a pharmacist. Currently located in Asaba, Nigeria. If anyone knows any leads of how to help her achieve her dreams, let us know.