KHALED’S STORY
Khaled has a rare neurological disorder which causes progressive physical palsy and left Khaled with profound hearing loss. His parents were delighted to find support for Khaled’s speech and emotional development through Embrace’s partner, the Learning Centre for the Deaf (LCD).
With LCD’s expert care, Khaled made remarkable progress. But in September last year, when the war with Israel escalated dramatically, Khaled’s family home was destroyed by bombing. They lost everything and Khaled’s support was in jeopardy. But all this wouldn’t stop our friends at LCD.
They moved their early intervention programme online so Khaled – and all other children at LCD – could receive the support they needed. As soon as possible, they resumed the sessions in person. More than this, they provided practical care for Khaled’s family with financial aid, food parcels, and subsidised therapy sessions; as well as being there to comfort, welcome and advise.
FAMILIES IN LEBANON ARE STRUGGLING TO RECOVER
Please help our partners as they support families like Khaled’s.