{
  "id": 15206100,
  "title": "She had to rebuild her life after losing her husband. Now this mother of 3 helps others find their footing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/she-had-to-rebuild-her-life-after-losing-her-husband-now-this-mother",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/up-close/single-mother-children-charity-zarina-jaffar-6451711"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zarina Jaffar, a 58-year-old retiree, lost her husband in a tragic accident on July 14, 2008. This sudden loss required her to rebuild her life as the sole provider for their three children, aged 16, 14, and nine. After her husband's passing, Zarina found work as a relief teacher and later pursued further education, receiving a scholarship to help her son with his undergraduate studies. Despite her personal struggles, Zarina remained deeply compassionate and resilient. In 2012, she co-founded a Facebook group called 3R Recycle Sharing is Caring, which provided assistance to those in need by sharing items, groceries, utility bills, and even offering small financial support. Through her group, Zarina helped hundreds of people, demonstrating the power of community and the importance of lending a helping hand during times of crisis.",
  "summary": "Helping others has brought Ms Zarina Jaffar purpose, friendships and even a second chance at love, but it has also come with sacrifices at home.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}