Suruz Zol is sick. We know she’s struggling with fever, pain, and has difficulty breathing. Her illness has confined her to her modest shelter, making it impossible for her to walk—especially difficult when you live at the top of a hill.

What might be just an inconvenience for a healthy person becomes an unscalable wall for someone who is sick. The nearest clinic is far outside the camp, and arranging transport for Suruz Zol was nearly impossible. No local was willing to carry her down the steep hill, and the cost of such an undertaking—transport, medical fees, and unexpected extra expenses—would have been enormous.

In this situation, our team made the only right decision: if Suruz Zol couldn’t get to the doctor, the doctor would have to come to her. We managed to arrange a visit from a certified Rohingya medic.

After examining her, the doctor diagnosed several coexisting conditions. But the most important news is that there is hope. He assured us that if Suruz Zol takes her prescribed meds regularly and exactly as instructed, she should be well again within a week. “Don’t worry,” he said.

Easier said than done. Here at the Good Factory, we worry deeply about our elderly friend. We know you also care for those under our wing.

So today, we ask you: send Suruz Zol your warmest thoughts, prayers, and wishes for a speedy recovery. We believe that this wave of kindness will reach her across thousands of kilometres and give her strength in her fight against the illness. Let’s be with her in spirit.

Every medical intervention like this—whether a doctor’s visit or purchasing medication—is a real cost we can cover only thanks to your regular support. That’s why we also encourage you to help Suruz Zol through GoodWorks 24/7.