An orphan whose parents died of AIDS, Saayra and her brother Khalid (real name withheld) were left as poor, malnourished children. Due to multiple health problems, she was under constant medical attention, but she had a burning desire to finish her schooling and pursue further studies. She took on the challenge and passed SSC and is now in the 12th standard. For years VYF has been sponsoring Saayra’s and Khalid’s education and medical needs.