This girl’s miracle story will make you surprised… Know more below…
ubaida, a nine-year-old girl from Farah, Afghanistan, was one of eight children in a nomadic family. In August 2001, while pouring kerosene into a home burner, she caught fire and suffered severe burns to her face, neck, chest, and arms. After initial treatment locally and in Iran, doctors gave up hope and told her father to bring her home to die. Though she survived, she was left badly disfigured and emotionally scarred.
In February 2002, her father sought help from the U.S. government. Zubaida was taken to a U.S. Army base in Kabul, where American doctors contacted the State Department. Dr. Peter Grossman, a plastic surgeon in California, agreed to treat her. With help from the Children’s Burn Foundation, Zubaida was flown to the U.S. and underwent 12 major surgeries at the Grossman Burn Center. She recovered remarkably.
Zubaida attended school for the first time, learned English within a year, and built strong friendships. On her 11th birthday in March 2003, she attended her first sleepover. Inspired by her experience, she hopes to become a pediatric doctor to help rebuild her country.
Her story touched everyone she met—people were moved by her strength and transformation. Despite her scars, Zubaida shines with beauty and energy. She was recently reunited with her family in Afghanistan, but they live in deep poverty. She now needs financial help for education and ongoing medical care.
