Mala Faruk Abdulla

Mala Faruk Abdulla is located out in Chhota Udepur, specifically in the area of Sarangpur. This isn't a place with big glass skyscrapers or crowded metro stations. It’s a much more relaxed part of the world. Our building is just a simple part of the local streetscape in Sarangpur. We don't have a polished storefront or any corporate branding. Mostly, we are just known by the people who live and work nearby. The roads here can be a bit dusty, especially when the wind picks up, so we spend a fair amount of time just keeping the place clean. It’s a humble setup with just enough space for what we need to do. We don't go around making a big fuss about things. The building is an older one, which means it stays relatively cool even when the sun is beating down on the streets outside. We have a couple of fans that stay on most of the day to keep the air moving. It’s the kind of place where you can hear the birds in the morning and the neighbors chatting in the afternoon. We have been here in Sarangpur for a long time and we feel like a real part of this community. There are no fancy mission statements or slogans on our walls. It’s just a desk, some chairs, and us doing our work. It’s a slow and steady way of living, and that suits us just fine.