In a deeply moving humanitarian story that reflects the true meaning of community partnership and human responsibility, the CSC at An-Najah National University succeeded in saving four-year-old Misk from paralysis that nearly deprived her of the most basic rights of childhood, including standing, walking, and playing.

The story began by chance when the CSC responded to a distress call from Professor Ayman Al-Masri regarding a family living under extremely difficult economic, psychological, health, and social conditions. The family consists of an unemployed father, a mother, and three children who live in a rented home lacking the basic requirements of a dignified life.

Under the direct supervision of the CSC, efforts were made to fully rehabilitate the family’s home in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children. During the rehabilitation process, a social worker noticed that Misk was unable to stand or walk and could only crawl on the ground.

After speaking with her mother, it became clear that Misk was born with a spinal defect that prevented her from standing or moving independently. Despite the family’s severe financial hardship, the mother had sought help from several medical centers. All confirmed that there was no real hope for improvement or recovery.

Faced with this reality, the CSC took immediate action. The social worker advised the mother to transfer Misk to the Adla Shalhoub Center for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, one of the CSC’s partner centers for humanitarian cases. The CSC committed to covering the full cost of her treatment.

Following medical examinations and the start of a physical therapy program, Misk began to show remarkable progress. Within just three months, she was able to stand and then walk. In less than a year, she successfully completed her treatment and returned to life anew, joining kindergarten and playing like other children her age.