Lilyma Khan wished to be a chef like her father. When she was three years old, she'd watch her father 1 for the entire neighbourhood in his restaurant. But these evenings, filled with food, laughter, and warmth, were 2 —at the age of 5, her parents died.
3 five years old, Lilyma had to face the 4 of her parents. At the same time she would also face the struggle to 5 herself, looking for food from dustbins.
Later she went into Kilkari Rainbow-Home where everything 6 for Lilyma. She got access and opportunity to give 7 to her dreams. After finishing Class 12, she was able to earn money by working at a 8 thanks to a-charitable organisation that provides skills training to 9 young adults.
10 to cook for the staff at the restaurant, the ambitious teen was not 11 . She wanted to cook for the customers of the restaurant, and was ready to 12 the effort.
Seeing her 13 , the chefs at the restaurant slowly took her under their wings and 14 teaching her basics. Today, Lilyma leads a team of 35 people at Dear Donna.
"Have courage to move ahead in life. From being hungry all the time, I am now able to feed many. You too can achieve your dreams, " says Lilyma, with 15 in her voice.
