The Belcadi family lived on the 20th floor of Grenfell Tower. It was a close-knit family with three young girls; eight-year old Malak, five-year-old Tasnim and six-month-old baby Leena, who were looked after by their tireless and loving mother and father, Farah and Omar.
Farah adored her girls more than anything and wanted to see them grow strong and kind. Before having Leena, Farah worked as a teaching assistant. She was considerate, gentle and emotionally generous, with a rare talent for always finding the right words to comfort anyone.
Omar was a doting, hardworking father. The girls wouldn't see him for dinner very often because he worked long hours in the delivery business but they knew he was doing it for them. Omar and Farah were a happy couple and their daughters meant everything to them.
Malak, quiet, sensitive, and thoughtful, was reserved on the outside but had enormous depth inside. Interested in reading and writing, she loved writing stories and dreamt of becoming a writer. She liked to explore fascinating subjects such as Ancient Egypt and was a dependable big sister to Tasnim.
Tasnim is a shining star. Active and artistic, she loves dressing up to perform, sing and dance. Her favorite song is True Colours from the film Trolls, which she sings, or rather screams, with all her passion.
Baby Leena was everyone’s favorite and the girls loved playing with her, their very own doll.
Today Tasnim is the only surviving member of her family. Omar was pronounced dead at the scene while Malak passed away in the hospital two days after the event. Farah and Leena are still missing.
Tasnim has two very close aunts and grandmother to take care of her and is surrounded by the love and support of many other family members and friends.
We’re raising funds to support Tasnim’s future, some of which will be used in the coming months with the rest put away for her education. Your contributions and prayers are greatly appreciated in this difficult time.