25 October 2026 · 2 hours ago
Losing His Livelihood After a Heart Attack
A heart attack turned this man's life upside down. To arrange money for his operation, he had to sell his only means of earning a living, a van. With further assistance from people in his community, he managed to undergo the necessary surgery.
After recovering, he was ready to return to work and take responsibility for supporting his family once again. However, without a van and lacking the money to purchase another one, restarting his livelihood remained a major challenge.
A Van to Help Him Start Again
Understanding his circumstances, Do Something Foundation (DSF) provided him with a van so he could return to work and earn an income.
This support offers him an opportunity to rebuild his livelihood without having to bear the immediate financial burden of purchasing a vehicle. It is intended to help him regain his ability to support his family through his own work.
Restoring Livelihoods and Independence
For people who depend on daily work to support their families, a serious illness can affect not only their health but also their financial stability. Losing their primary source of income can make recovery even more difficult.
Through its Income Generation initiatives, DSF supports vulnerable individuals by providing practical resources to help them earn a living. The van gifted to this beneficiary represents an opportunity to begin again, regain financial independence, and work towards a more stable future for his family.
Project Overview
Project: Income Generation Support
Beneficiary: A heart attack survivor
Support Provided: One van
Previous Situation: Sold his only van to help pay for surgery
Purpose: To restore his livelihood and help him support his family
Organized By: Do Something Foundation (DSF)
Category: Income Generation
Date: October 25, 2026
