A 10-year-old boy from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has won hearts with a touching act of kindness after donating his beloved piggy bank to help victims of the devastating Nepal floods.
UP Boy Gives Away A Year’s Savings
Alfaz Sheikh, a Class 3 student, had spent nearly a year saving money in his piggy bank. However, after watching visuals of the destruction caused by the Nepal floods, he decided that his savings could help people facing a much bigger crisis.
Alfaz visited the office of Kushinagar District Magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar and handed over his piggy bank. He reportedly told officials that he wanted the money to reach people affected by the disaster.
The young boy said he saw videos on YouTube showing people losing their lives and homes in the floods. The visuals deeply affected him, prompting him to speak to his grandfather and express his wish to donate his savings.
His simple gesture has also received praise on social media. Several users called the child kind-hearted, while others praised his compassion and willingness to help people despite his young age.
Nepal Continues Search And Rescue Operations
The disaster struck on August 26 after severe flooding and landslides hit areas along the Bhote Koshi river basin, particularly Rasuwa and other northern districts.
According to Nepal’s latest official situation update, 1,342 bodies had been recovered while 3,992 people remained unaccounted for as of September 7. Rescue and relief operations continue across the affected regions.
Nepal also observed a national day of mourning on September 7. Government offices and Nepali diplomatic missions abroad lowered the national flag to half-mast in memory of those who lost their lives.
The scale of the Nepal floods has left communities struggling with damaged homes, roads, bridges and vital infrastructure. Amid the devastation, Alfaz’s small but meaningful contribution highlights how compassion can come from the most unexpected places.
His gesture has reminded many people that helping others is not always about the size of the contribution, but about the intention behind it.
FAQs
Q: Why did Alfaz donate his savings during the Nepal floods?
A: Alfaz was moved after watching videos showing the devastation and loss caused by the floods.
Q: Who did Alfaz give his piggy bank to?
A: He handed his piggy bank to Kushinagar District Magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar.
Q: How long had Alfaz been saving money?
A: He had been saving money in his piggy bank for about a year before deciding to donate it.
Q: How severe were the Nepal floods?
A: Nepal reported 1,342 recovered bodies and 3,992 people still unaccounted for as of September 7.
