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When France’s first COVID-19 lockdown began in March 2020, Fathima Ait, a kindergarten assistant in Lyon, didn’t just stay home—she stepped up. Witnessing homeless individuals struggling alone, she turned her kitchen into a hub of hope, preparing meals to share with those in need.
By Christmas Eve, her small act of kindness had blossomed into a community effort. Fathima’s story, shared as part of CGTN’s global reflections on 2020, reminds us that even in the darkest times, ordinary people can light up the world.
\"Seeing someone smile because of a warm meal… that’s what kept me going,\" she said. Her journey echoes the resilience and humanity that defined a year none of us will forget.
When France’s first COVID-19 lockdown began in March 2020, Fathima Ait, a kindergarten assistant in Lyon, didn’t just stay home—she stepped up. Witnessing homeless individuals struggling alone, she turned her kitchen into a hub of hope, preparing meals to share with those in need.
By Christmas Eve, her small act of kindness had blossomed into a community effort. Fathima’s story, shared as part of CGTN’s global reflections on 2020, reminds us that even in the darkest times, ordinary people can light up the world. 
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