When was the last time you ate a proper meal?
For most of us, that question feels almost strange , food is never far away. But for Bibul Mai, a mother from Tobha in the remote Cholistan desert, the answer is heartbreaking: almost a year ago.
This Eid ul Adha, your Qurbani donation could be the meal she has been waiting for.
My name is Bibul Mai. I am from Tobha, in Cholistan.
Bibul Mai lives on the edge of survival in the Rohi desert, one of Pakistan’s most isolated and unforgiving landscapes. Her husband and the men of her community work as day labourers, earning between 100 and 200 rupees on a good day. Most days, even buying a small bag of lentils is out of reach.
There are no nearby shops. To buy even the most basic necessities, the women walk long distances under the desert sun. When food runs short, they survive on wild herbs and the pods of the Jand tree (Prosopis cineraria). Sometimes, the only thing in the pot is water, chilies, and salt.
