My Life for Lives: Helping Selma Build a Dignified Bathroom
At My Life for Lives, we believe that dignity begins with the basics—access to clean water, sanitation, and safe living conditions. Today, we are launching a special project to help Selma and her family build a proper bathroom, something they have never had.
Selma’s Story
Selma is part of the Quilombola community, a group of Afro-Brazilian descendants who have fought for generations to preserve their land and culture. She lives with her husband and children in a simple home, sustained mostly by small-scale farming. When work is available, they earn around 60 Brazilian Reais per day (approximately 15 CAD), but job opportunities are scarce, leaving them dependent on government aid to survive.
Despite the challenges, Selma is a strong and humble woman who strives to provide the best life possible for her family. However, their current living conditions lack one of the most basic human needs: a bathroom. Without one, they are forced to bathe using a bucket and relieve themselves in the forest, exposing them to health risks and discomfort.
The Project: A New Bathroom for Selma’s Family
Through this initiative, My Life for Lives aims to build a functional and safe bathroom for Selma and her family. This project will provide them with:
- Proper sanitation facilities to improve their health and hygiene.
- Privacy and dignity, especially for the children.
- A safer and more comfortable home environment.
How You Can Help
This project is only possible with the generosity of people like you. Your donation will directly fund the construction of a bathroom, ensuring that Selma’s family no longer has to endure these harsh conditions.
Ways to contribute:
- Donate online: Visit www.mylifeforlives.org to make a contribution.
- Share this story: Help spread the word so we can reach more people willing to make a difference.
- Sponsor a part of the project: If you or your business want to contribute directly to materials or labor, we’d love to collaborate.
Every small action counts. Let’s come together to give Selma and her family a life with more dignity, comfort, and hope. Join us in making this dream a reality.
