Living in Tokat, 64-year-old Çiseli Çevik collects cans on the streets at night to provide for her 75-year-old sick husband, Şenel Çevik, and her daughter, who has a 45 percent disability report.
Trying to contribute to the family budget by collecting cans in the cafe district and along roadsides during the late hours of the night, Çevik explained that she previously tried to make a living by collecting leeches, but that this opportunity is no longer available to her.
The Çevik family has no regular income other than a disability pension. Çiseli Çevik stated that they receive approximately 11 thousand 500 liras per month in disability benefits and are trying to survive with food aid from the state and philanthropists.
Stating that her daughter suffers from depression and panic attacks, Çevik expressed that her greatest concern is her daughter's future. Requesting support from the state, Çevik said, "Please, I beg you, grant my daughter a pension."
The family stated that food aid provided during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha is important for them, and Çiseli Çevik thanked everyone who has helped them.
News Source : 12punto
