
Help Ibrahim to overcome his handicaps
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Hi everyone! My name is Yousra and I am collecting funds for Ibrahim, a handsome 19-year old that is polite and well-mannered. He lives in Morocco with his parents and three siblings. As this is his last year of high school, he is supposed to be graduating in June 2022.
I am hopeful that my message will reach your hearts. No matter what your contribution will be, big or small, it will make a difference. Thank you.
At a young age, Ibrahim was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and the doctors also suspected a mild case of autism. Back then, the doctor asked his parents for several other tests to complete the diagnosis and better assist him with the symptoms. Unfortunately, due to his family's financial situation along with the stigma of mental issues and mental handicaps among children within certain social classes, Ibrahim wasn't able to receive any medical treatment. Without help navigating his disabilities, he has struggled in school and as a result, has twice failed to pass and move on to the next grade. While it is the expectation from everyone around him (teachers, classmates, friends, family, environment...etc) to excel and progress through his years of studies with no hiccups as most children do, he just doesn't have the mental capacity, at no fault of his own.
Despite his ADD, Ibrahim is a very talented photographer, passionate about taking people's portraits and capturing the natural world via pictures or videos.
I was introduced to the family a couple of years ago, and it took me some time to bond with Ibrahim and feel his pain. I would very much like to stop and repair the damages, make him feel safe, loved, and valued for who he is, and reassure him about his future. I want to provide him with hope and optimism . So through this great platform, I am hoping to reach out to big-hearted people, raise funds, and finance a number of things for Ibrahim. First, I would like for him to get the medical assistance he deserves in order to cope with his studies, acquire the social skills he lacks and help him build confidence. I also want to raise funds to provide him with tutoring for this school year so that he can finish alongside his classmates. As for his career, I would like to enroll him in some photography classes in order to sharpen his skills as well as provide him with basic photography tools to get him started.
Organizer and beneficiary
Yousra Benazzouz
Organizer
Kingston, ON
Marc Berthiaume
Beneficiary