You Enabled Riffat to Stand on Her Feet Again

Riffat Bibi's Story

Riffat Bibi, a 50-year-old woman from Lahore, has faced many struggles in her life. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with diabetes. As time passed, her condition worsened and she developed a severe infection in her left foot. The infection spread quickly, causing her a lot of pain and making it hard for her to walk.

Worried about her health, Riffat went to a local hospital. After examining her foot, the doctor decided to amputate her left leg below the knee. The surgery was done, but it left Riffat in a very tough situation. Without her leg, she found it extremely hard to stand, walk, or even move around her home without help. Her doctor told her that she needed a below-knee prosthesis to get her life back on track. However, the cost of the artificial leg was more than she could ever afford.

Riffat is unmarried and lives with her sister’s family. Her brother-in-law works as a daily wage laborer and earns only PKR 35,000 each month. This small income is spent on food, utility bills, and other basic needs for their family. There was no money left to pay for Riffat’s artificial leg. During this difficult time, Riffat and her family reached out to Transparent Hands for help.

On March 28, Riffat’s left-sided below-knee prosthesis was fitted at the Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD) in Lahore. Her procedure was performed under the skilled supervision of Dr. Shabana.

With tears of relief, Riffat said:

“I had lost hope of ever walking again. Today, I can move on my own and feel like myself once more. Your kindness has given me a new life. I am truly grateful for this support.”

Today, Riffat is learning to walk with her new leg. Through your support, she can live with dignity and hope again. She is thankful to you for supporting her during her challenging time.