Story

Ali Reza Sajedi, a young Afghan man from the Hazara Shia minority, dedicated his life to serving impoverished communities in hard-to-reach areas. Despite facing constant threats and feeling insecure, Ali never wavered from his commitment to help those in need, driven by a belief in the importance of his work. As the breadwinner of his family, the personal risks he took were immense.

Tragically, while commuting to his job, Ali suffered a severe injury—a multi-fracture in his left leg. This accident not only left him disabled but also cost him his job and exposed him to discrimination due to his ethnicity and religion. The consequences of his dedication were dire: he became disabled and lost his livelihood.

Adding to his misfortune, the organization for which he worked—a group that claims to aid people's lives through humanitarian efforts—offered him no support. Despite repeated appeals for help, both while he was in Afghanistan and after his arrival in the USA, Ali was consistently ignored by the organization.

In search of a new beginning, Ali won a green card lottery and moved to the USA, hopeful that surgery performed in Afghanistan would gradually heal his leg. However, upon arrival, he discovered that the infection in his leg had worsened and the fracture had not healed properly due to inadequate medical care back home.

Now in the United States, Ali faces new challenges. His visa type makes him ineligible for Medicaid, and his health condition prevents him from working. With dwindling funds, Ali is struggling to afford shelter, treatment, and basic living expenses.

Please refer to the enclosed picture of Ali, proudly working in a hard-to-reach area for his community, and consider his compelling story of resilience and ongoing struggle for health and stability.