Hammad Khatri, Pakistan’s first YouTuber who is hearing impaired, made a name for himself by hard work and ingenuity by accumulating more than 19.8k viewers through his channel. Then, a series of setbacks followed that caused his path to become more difficult and put him in an unlucky point in his life.
The Rise of Hammad Khatri
Hammad made his debut in the world of YouTube as an original creator who proved that perseverance is able to overcome obstacles. In a battle with the most popular YouTubers like Ducky Bhai, Sistrology, and Rajab Butt, Hammad stood out as an example of endurance. The creation of videos for him is not just an occupation but an opportunity to motivate people despite the challenges that his hearing imapired caused.
Challenges and Setbacks
Hammad began experiencing difficulties shortly after having his iPhone stolen during Ramadan. Losing this essential tool left him devastated and caused an abrupt cessation in uploading videos; consequently his subscriber count decreased with over 400 people unsubscribing from his channel as a result of this lack of production.
Hammad also faced financial struggles. His former employer withheld two months of pay, which caused financial stress for a prolonged time. Recently, the family was hit by house invasions that exacerbated these problems.
Family Concerns and Societal Pressures
Hammad’s parents, concerned about the future of their son, started looking for proposals to marry Hammad. However, the prejudices of society against hearing impaired individuals has caused this to be a difficult process. Many rejected him without even meeting him, with some making hurtful comments such as, “Aapka beta bolta nahi, kya faida hai uski shaadi karne ka?”
This bigotry has been incredibly disconcerting for the family of Hammad which has led to the absence of compassion and acceptance of people with disabilities in the society.
Recognizing Hammad’s Talent
Hammad’s efforts on YouTube demonstrated his creativity as well as enthusiasm. Through overcoming numerous challenges, he created good content that was engaging for his audience; his work is proof of how disabled people can be successful in all fields if they are given the support and encouragement to succeed.
How Hammad Can Be Supported
- Community Encouragement: Subscribing to Hammad’s channel, sharing videos or sending him encouraging emails may all go a long way towards helping regain his self-esteem. Even just showing support by subscribing or sending encouraging notes will go far in rebuilding Hammad’s confidence levels.
- Donations or Sponsorship: Provide Hammad with financial aid so he can focus on his journey again successfully and resume it successfully.
- Awareness and Acceptance: Society must become more accepting and inclusive towards people living with disabilities, appreciating their talents.
- Employment Opportunities: Offering Hammad fair job opportunities will assist him in becoming financially independent and stable.
A Message of Hope
Hammad Khatri’s story of strength and resilience is truly inspirational to many, yet when faced with major hurdles on his journey – such as suffering through an organ transplant – obstacles arise that prevent progress from being made quickly enough for him to continue making an impactful contribution to society as a whole. With the support of the community and society alike, he can surmount them quickly to continue making meaningful contributions that enrich all around him.
Hammad: Congratulations, as your journey is far from over! Keep moving forward, knowing you can withstand whatever hurdles are placed before you and that there will be brighter times ahead.
