A Woman Who Donated Her Assets to Lebanese Refugees
WANA (Oct 11) – As the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon worsened and the number of refugees fleeing Israeli attacks increased, an Iranian woman made a remarkable decision. Narges, a retired teacher from the Kurdish region, who had herself experienced the horrors of war as a child, donated the valuable stock from her store to Lebanese refugees.
During days when Iranian television was broadcasting endless heartbreaking images and reports of bombings in Lebanese cities and the displacement of thousands of women and children, Narges’s painful memories resurfaced.
She recalled her childhood when she and her family were forced to flee their home and town due to Iraqi air raids during the Iran-Iraq war, spending cold nights in shelters in Kurdistan with no guarantee of survival.
Three years ago, after years of serving in the education system, Narges opened a small clothing shop. Although the business had modest profits, it was started with a charitable intention from the beginning. She did not open the shop for profit but to help the needy and support low-income women in the region.
A Decision Amid Crisis
In the midst of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, when thousands of Lebanese children and women were left homeless among the rubble, Narges made a move that resonated widely in Iranian society and the media.
She decided to donate all the clothing in her shop, valued at approximately 80 million tomans (about six months’ wages for a worker), to the Lebanese refugees. The assets, earned through years of hard work, were now destined to help children who might never know the comfort and security of peace.
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In an interview about her decision, Narges said, “When I saw the news of the attacks on Lebanon, I couldn’t stay indifferent. I’ve experienced the days of displacement during war, and I know the pain these children and mothers are enduring. My assets weren’t enough to change their lives, but this was the only way I could show that I feel their pain.”
More Than Financial Help, A Message of Solidarity
Narges’s decision was not just a financial donation; her action sent a message of solidarity and humanity from Iran to Lebanon. What may seem like a simple material good, a piece of clothing, became a symbol of compassion and connection for the displaced Lebanese women and children, reflecting the shared pain of people even miles apart.
Many charitable organizations and aid groups praised Narges’s gesture, calling it an example of individual sacrifice amidst global crises. Local organizations in Kurdistan also took part in the process of delivering these donations to Lebanon, ensuring that the clothes would quickly reach the refugees.
Through her action, Narges showed that even in times when crises seem endless, there are still people who, with generosity and great hearts, selflessly strive to improve the lives of others, even those they do not know.
She said, “I learned this kind of giving from my father. He always said, if you have something, you should first give it to a neighbor in need, and then take your share. Maybe I can’t always do this, but this time I felt that the time had come.”
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