The Accident

Sohag is a 29-year-old who works as a Rubbish Collection Crew. On 28 December 2020, his right knee was crushed by a moving collection truck, causing a fracture. He was brought to the hospital immediately, and underwent surgery to have two metal screws inserted into his right knee so that he is able to walk. Sohag has been on MC since the accident date and his MC ends on 14 September 2021. In the meantime, he still experiences pain when walking and is unable to stand for a prolonged period. Sohag now depends on physiotherapy sessions, hoping he would get well enough to work again.

Back in Bangladesh, Sohag was supporting 20 persons living under one roof. This includes his parents, wife, and 3 siblings, as well as their families and 10 children. Sohag’s youngest sister is currently schooling. Both his elderly parents suffers from medical issues due to their old age. As the sole breadwinner, Sohag is worried as he has not been providing for his family financially since the accident.

Prior to the accident, Sohag was earning between $1,200 to $1,300 a month to support his family back home. Each month, he would remit the bulk of his salary home, hoping to improve their lives by working hard in Singapore. Since the accident, Sohag and his family have been borrowing money from relatives and friends to support themselves, incurring a debt of about S$3,600.

Ray of Hope would like to support Sohag by raising $3,180 ($1,060 x 3 months) to help the injured worker and his family with their living expenses.