It is amazing what people are capable of achieving if given opportunities. And doesn't he look younger? Few months ago, Abdul Halim al-Attaa was photgraphed trying to sell biros to passing
drivers in the scorching heat in the Lebanese capital, while carrying
his sleeping daughter on his shoulder.
After the
heartbreaking photo went viral on the internet, a crowdfunding was
started in his name. Gissur Simonarson, founder of Conflict News created
the twitter account @butpens and an Indigo page to raise $5,000 (£3306)
for Abdul and his family.
After three months, the campaign had far surpassed its goal – it raised £186,282 allowing him to open three businesses and employ other asylum seekers. In the last two months, the 33-year-old father of two was able to first open a bakery, and then later a kebab shop and a small restaurant. He also gave away about £16,530 to friends and relatives in Syria.
"Not only did my life change, but also the lives
of my children and the lives of people in Syria whom I helped," Abdul
said.
Abdul have also moved with his children from their
small one bedroom to a two bedroom flat in an unfurnished building in
southern Beirut. His wife returned to Syria, and they are currently
separated.
While the apartment is sparsely furnished, his
four-year-old daughter Reem – who was sleeping
on her dad’s shoulder in the viral photo have few new toys to play with.
After three years of being at home, his nine-year-old son Abdullelah,
has now gone back to school.
PRAISE THE LORD!
ReplyDeleteAmen!!
DeleteI pray he doesn't turn out to be a monster against the West tomorrow...
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There re worst people in Lagos,
But our celeb will prefer paying groupies
HALLLELUYAH!
DeleteMay d Lord b praise now and forever for dis glorious turn around 4d life of dis man and his family.
Comment frm ROYAL PRIESTHOOD (royalpriesthood007@gmail.com)
Great stuff!
DeleteOKORO UPGRADED
I'm really happy for him. God be praised! Linda take note!
DeleteMay God bless all those who contributed to this success story.
Delete#TeamBlessed#
Oh beautiful. Thank God.
Delete~D great anonymous!
Osinanl, u re right oh. I also pray so, nd I thank God for hearing his cry.
DeleteBut on a more serious note, some Nigerian women do almost the same everyday!! Back their baby and hawk pure water or agege bread..... no one really helps them though.
DeleteOmGoddddd! I'm so moved to tears. Even though he had a little he still helped others. Woooowwww!
DeleteNot all muslims r bad u see. Thank God!
@ OSI someone that was helped by the west that even employed the less privileged? Not everyone can be like u
DeleteWow
DeleteReally happy for him.
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So so happy for them. 'Stay Positive'
ReplyDeleteHappy for him.
DeleteVery happy for him
DeleteWARNING! Don't do this after eating
Wow!
ReplyDeleteDis is really wholesome and...
May d Lord abundantly bless and turn around d lives of those dat positively impact his life and family.
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When there's life..there's hope
DeleteOw! So happy for him......that last pic just melted my heart.......
ReplyDelete----JUST KEEPING IT REAL----
Stay Positive!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank God.
ReplyDeleteU mean if i buy biro, carry my Aunty Dota For shoulder enter 3rd imela bridge under 3monthis I go make enof money to build club?
ReplyDeleteMake God punish you
DeleteHahahahahahaha my belle oh
DeleteChai!!!
Crazy fellow
Who be this one?
DeleteLol!!!!!!!!!!! Anon 8:47 pm, why na? Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
DeleteMay Almighty God make u pass tru that man pass life without a helper in Jesus name
DeleteLwkm ooo Chai LIBers
Delete~D great anonymous!
Lwtmb what planet r u from lmao too funny. No be only club u go build na psychiatric hospital
DeleteFabulous story. The world needs more of these types of stories.
ReplyDeleteWow! Good news.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how disappointments can turn into blessings when God is involved.
ReplyDeleteGreater heights I pray for the man. Sometimes all what many need is just little opportunity with that little opportunity given they can use it to build an Empire. A man with a business mind is all I see here. A man determined to gradually build an empire is all I see here.
All glory belongs to God alone.
Linda whoever is doing your write up should be changed. Unforgivable blunders made in this post
ReplyDeleteNa she naw, only if u want the blog to be shut down!!! Btw these same blunders bought a house in banana island, what has your grammatically correct write up given you?
DeleteWhy do I feel it's Laura or Linda herself that typed this reply?
DeleteAsk the idiot..so someone should loose their job cos of some uncommon typo...u are wicked..
DeleteWow am so happy for him. May it be well with him
ReplyDeleteGOOD FOR HIM. I HOPE HIS NEXT STOP WILL NOT BE ISIS.
ReplyDeleteWow! No mountain is too high. All matters is grabbing any opportunity that calls...αи∂ making something out of nothing
ReplyDelete#iT wiLL oNLy gEt bEttER
#It MuSt eNd iN prAiSE
Whoahhhh!!!!!thank God 4 him,I really love his enterpreneur spirit......kudos sir
ReplyDeleteNice.....
ReplyDeletea.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Congrats to him.... The power of internet..
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Wow! That's Good
ReplyDeleteIn nigeria?? Forget it
i pray he continues to show gratitude to God and fellow human beings i believe most of this money must have come from western world ..i hope he doesn't go and join ISIS later to harm the very people who helped him out
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I must admit I shed a tear or two......imagine the smile on dat poor girls face? To God be the glory!
ReplyDeleteAwww that's nice
ReplyDeleteI like how humans act it when the time calls for it.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Dis is so amazing, Thank God for him
ReplyDeleteAll the Glory to God.
ReplyDelete***LIBER FINEST***
Hallelujah somebody
ReplyDeleteLinda's boyfriend said so
woow.great.
ReplyDeleteIn life never give up...an hen that is not dead yet can still eat ..
ReplyDeleteThat is good of him, may God bless those that help me
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwn, so happy for him
ReplyDeleteWow! D power of social media oooo. And dey won't to shut us up, Oriegwu!
ReplyDeleteWow, God is great. some people need just a push.
ReplyDeleteTO God be the glory
ReplyDeleteNEVER GIVE UP!!!
ReplyDeleteGud for him
ReplyDeleteWow nice one very entrepreneur
ReplyDeleteWhen God says yes...
ReplyDeleteHe's done well for himself
it's better to give money to one who has suffered and passed through life tough times because he will value and will be able to invest the money in revenue generating business for he would not like to end up suffering all through his life than a person born with silver spoon in the mouth.
ReplyDeleteI shed so many tears... of joy for them
ReplyDeleteIf u do dat one for here 20 yrs u still dey u r on ur own in naija
ReplyDeleteLooking cute and handsome...........money dey yabu man.....
ReplyDeleteThis story brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteMy people, pls always reach out and help. Not everyone is poor because they are lazy. Na Condition just bend d bongafish back.
Remember God, and help always.
People are capable of great compassion! Unfortunately, few of those ever become political leaders!I'm happy for him and family. Let's pray for millions worse off around the world.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! Just like in the Nol... sorry Hollywood movies. Movies are becoming realities these days.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! There are a billion reasons to believe there is no limit to what you can achieve if given the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThis is how God intended us to be...our brothers keepers....the world will be a better place if we continue to look out for each other....
ReplyDeleteLife is beautiful when things like this happen. Thanks be to God.
ReplyDeleteIt is indiegogo not indigo
ReplyDeleteSo happy for him!
ReplyDeleteWow, God is awesome!
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