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Sponsored Children - Where are they now?
Dr.Sunita uses her skills to serve the needy community
Dr.Sunita Grasia says that without her child sponsor, she would never have reached so far. Her victory is outstanding because she comes from a remote community in Rajasthan, where most girls are married off early. "My sponsor has re-written my destiny," she says. Today, Dr. Sunita is on fire and serves her community members with zeal. One sponsor's support continues to change lives!
Akbar champions the cause of exploited children
"If my sponsor had not come forward, I would have been a painter of billboards or a mechanic," says 19-year-old Akbar Ameerjaan. But today, Akbar is doing his engineering in Telecommunication. His future is bright and he is full of hope.
When he was only 14, Akbar was elected as the General Secretary for the National Council of Working Children. Now, he is a consultant for various child labour organizations and continues to champion the cause of exploited children at various rallies. Truly, sponsorship changes lives!
When he was only 14, Akbar was elected as the General Secretary for the National Council of Working Children. Now, he is a consultant for various child labour organizations and continues to champion the cause of exploited children at various rallies. Truly, sponsorship changes lives!
Mitcy gives back what she received double measure!
When Mitcy Fernando's father fell ill and lost her job, she thought she had nothing to look forward to. But her sponsor helped Mitcy achieve her dreams. She completed her M.S. in Software Engineering at BITS Pilani and now works with WIPRO Technologies. Today, she sponsors two children." One day, I know they will be able to stand on their own feet just like I am doing now, " she says.
Reaching out because her sponsor reached in
Shanthi walks to school with a broad smile on her face. From being a potential school dropout to a well-liked teacher in her village, Shanthi has certainly come a long way.
"My sponsors, Mrs. Banu and Mr. Gautham came into my life at the right time," she says. "Had it not been for them, I would have remained illiterate. But today, I am able to serve others with my gift. "
"My sponsors, Mrs. Banu and Mr. Gautham came into my life at the right time," she says. "Had it not been for them, I would have remained illiterate. But today, I am able to serve others with my gift. "
World Vision's Area Development Programme in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu works towards building the lives of people living in poverty and need through programmes on education, health and community development
Perambalur is one of the most under developed districts in the state of Tamil Nadu. This area is mainly agricultural in nature and is prone to flash floods because of the many rivers in the area. The income of the people is seasonal and they face unemployment for the rest of the year.
Inadequate infrastructure and infrequent transport services makes it difficult for people to access hospitals, health care centers and schools.
World Vision's programme in Perambalur addresses the issues of the people by providing access to health care through health camps, providing clean water through construction of bore wells and tanks, improving infrastructure through irrigation facilities, forming self-help group to encourage and empower women and other programmes.
Your sponsorship will provide a child access to education, health care and clean drinking water. At the same time, it will uplift the child's entire community through adult literacy classes, skills training, and shelter. This will ensure the overall development of your sponsored child and the community.Close
Perambalur is one of the most under developed districts in the state of Tamil Nadu. This area is mainly agricultural in nature and is prone to flash floods because of the many rivers in the area. The income of the people is seasonal and they face unemployment for the rest of the year.
Inadequate infrastructure and infrequent transport services makes it difficult for people to access hospitals, health care centers and schools.
World Vision's programme in Perambalur addresses the issues of the people by providing access to health care through health camps, providing clean water through construction of bore wells and tanks, improving infrastructure through irrigation facilities, forming self-help group to encourage and empower women and other programmes.
Your sponsorship will provide a child access to education, health care and clean drinking water. At the same time, it will uplift the child's entire community through adult literacy classes, skills training, and shelter. This will ensure the overall development of your sponsored child and the community.