Ayat Fatima Needs Your Help to Discover the World of Sounds
Ayat Fatima's Story
Ayat Fatima, a 1-year-old girl from Jhang, has spent her first year in silence. Unlike other children of her age who react with joy to their parents’ voices, Ayat remains unresponsive. Her parents first noticed something was wrong when she didn’t turn her head towards familiar sounds. As weeks turned into months, their concern grew deeper. They took her to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After undergoing detailed diagnostic tests, Ayat was diagnosed with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Her doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery as the only hope for her to hear and eventually develop speech. However, the cost of the surgery is beyond her family’s financial capacity.
If Ayat does not receive this surgery on time, she may lose the crucial opportunity to develop speech and language skills. The earlier she receives the cochlear implant, the better her chances of speech and language development, which are essential at her age.
Ayat lives in a modest home with her five family members. Ayat’s father is a police constable and is working hard to provide for his family. With his modest monthly income, the family struggles to manage the expenses of daily life, including school fees, groceries, and utility bills. The cost of cochlear implant surgery is simply too high for them to bear on their own.
Ayat’s family shared their deepest worries as follows:
“It breaks our hearts to see her so quiet in a world so full of sounds. Every child deserves a chance to grow, learn, and communicate. You can change her future.”
Let’s stand together to give Ayat the gift of hearing. Your support can help her take her first steps towards a better future filled with sounds and possibilities.
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The Punjab Police
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Elizabeth Houlgrave
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Madihullah Riaz
Donated: $ 353.42
Adil Siddiqui
Donated: $ 180.51
Anum Zahid
Donated: $ 112.74
Afsah Faizan
Donated: $ 33.17
MNM FOODS
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Ahmad Jawad Bhutta
Donated: $ 21.07
Sarad Yousaf
Donated: $ 20.75
Abdul Haleem
Donated: $ 3.60
Qirsa Rasheed
Donated: $ 2.50
Vijay Puniani
Donated: $ 0.01
Ayat Fatima's Story
Ayat Fatima, a 1-year-old girl from Jhang, Punjab, had a hearing impairment since birth. She couldn't listen to the sounds around her. Her parents became increasingly worried about her state. They took her to a doctor, who diagnosed her with congenital Sensorial Hearing Loss (SNHL). Ayat Fatima was advised to undergo cochlear implant surgery. The news was very disconcerting for the family because they couldn't afford the surgery.
The family lives in a modest house that they do not own. Ayat's father is a police employee and is the sole breadwinner for a family of six. Her father has to work very hard to meet the family's needs. He couldn't afford to pay for Ayat's surgery. The case was referred to Transparent Hands. After reviewing the case, we decided to help Ayat Fatima with your help.
On April 23, 2025, Ayat Fatima successfully underwent cochlear implant surgery. The internal component of the cochlear implant was inserted by Dr. Imran Saeed expertly at Evercare Hospital in Lahore. Ayat was discharged one day after the surgery.
The external component of the cochlear device was installed six weeks after the surgery. Ayat will also start receiving speech therapy sessions that will help her recognize different sounds. Ayat’s family was delighted at the success of the surgery, and they thanked everyone for their support:
“We were very worried about Ayat’s health. Knowing that you cannot help a child is a terrible feeling. Our family went through hard times, but with your support and kindness, Ayat will be able to grow up like other children. We are extremely thankful to everyone who helped us.”
The surgery helped Ayat overcome her hearing impairment. Her family is thankful for your immense support.
Your support enabled Ayat to experience a world with sounds.
