The sister of a detainee
“May Allah bless Hhugs and see it strive as an organisation, and may all the volunteers who get involved be blessed with all the happiness in the world – Ameen.”
This is a statement to promote the value that Hhugs has had for me and my family…
My brother was arrested as a suspected terrorist in 2004… mental illness… numerous attempts on his own life…
Our reason for writing this statement is to tell you about how helpful Hhugs has been… they really have made a difference in my family’s life…
I would like to ask anyone out there who has the ability and desire to volunteer… or financially support them…
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Following the arrest of her husband Afshan was hit by crushing financial burdens, social alienation and the mental strain of having to raise a family, shattered by a raid, all alone.
Doing suhoor alone, doing iftar alone, the whole of Ramadhan feeling isolated within my home. I was constantly wondering if he’s eaten or able to break his fast..