www.nadiamicaelaphotography.comKhine (pronounced “khai”) has been raising her 9-year-old son alone ever since her husband disappeared a year ago. Despite the financial challenges Khine also took in a friend, Thanda (than dar) who is a widow, and her 9-year-old daughter.

“I feel like an older sister to Thanda,” said Khine. “So when she asked me for help, I welcomed her and her daughter and took care of them.”

Khine and Thandar worked together in the fields to provide for their children. They were getting by until an earthquake struck their town in Myanmar. Khine’s home was destroyed.

“I was filled with sorrow because we no longer had a home,” said Khine. “I can’t afford to rebuild. It would take years to save up for that. I am very anxious about our future.

The day after the earthquake,

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