Mr. Suhada (49 years old), who has been disabled since childhood, never let his physical limitations stop him from providing for his family.

Amid hardship and humiliation, he uses his skills as a rattan craftsman to make woven trays and baskets to sell. With unsteady steps, Mr. Suhada walks from markets to villages to earn whatever money he can.

Living in poverty has never broken the spirit of Mr. Suhada and his family—even though they often survive on nothing more than salt and boiled bananas for meals.

“My life changed when I was five. I had a high fever and seizures… after that, my body stopped growing normally. My legs just aren’t like everyone else’s,” Mr. Suhada said.

For years, he has fought to survive using his hands. He sells each tampah or basket for just 30 cents, earning less than $2 per day—and sometimes nothing at all.

What’s even more heartbreaking is the condition of his home, where he lives with his wife and their young child, who is still in first grade. The house is in such poor shape it could collapse at any time! Mr. Suhada often thinks about repairing it, but where would the money come from? They already struggle just to eat.

Mr. Suhada works tirelessly and selflessly. His dream is for his child to receive a proper education and break the cycle of poverty they’ve long been trapped in.

But his struggle has only gotten harder—he faces hurtful ridicule and accusations. Some people mock the quality of his handmade crafts, accuse him of stealing bamboo, and even refuse to pay after buying his goods. #KindHearts, let’s support Mr. Suhada’s fight. Help give him and his family a more decent life.

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