Sponsorships

Phone has one brother, his father works odd jobs to support his family the best that he can. His mother is not in good health and therefore unable to find work. Phone is attending the fifth grade and tries very hard in his studies. He is a kind boy, who loves to help others. He enjoys playing soccer and playing with his friends.

Phuchit is from a large family living in the mountains in Northern Thailand on the border of Myanmar. He is the oldest of three children, and while his parents have modest jobs, they are unable to pay for an adequate education for the children. With help from the program, Phuchit and his siblings are able to attend school; he is in third grade this year, and he is doing very well in his classes.

Phyo Phyo has been living in the convent most of her life. Her and her twin sister were brought there after their father, a soldier, passed in battle. Their mother was unable to care for them and with no family around to ask for help, she came to the convent to ask for help.   

Poorvi Krishna is the elder of two siblings; her older sister attends a private school while her brother is taking classes in auto repair. Their father runs a small business, selling goods in the market, and their mother is a housewife. Udumala Poorvi is in ninth grade and doing very well in her classes. She hopes to continue her education and one day become a nurse. 

Reena is the oldest of two children coming from a poor family but her mother and father are daily laborers. Both girls are attending schooling at the local government school with help from the sponsorship program paying their tuition fees. Both girls are doing well in school and Reena has expressed interest in becoming a nurse one day.

Ribaka is the youngest child of her parents. She has one brother named Sheshukumar, studying in tenth grade, and one elder sister, Ebsiba, who is in 7th grade. Their father is an alcoholic and can't hold down work, while their mother is a day laborer trying to support her family. 

Rosaline comes from a large family, with eight siblings. She is a very smart and bright girl. She is starting Grade VIII, and doing very well in her studies, she wants to become a doctor when she grows up so that she is able to help the poor and needy. 

Rosaria is the second daughter among five children. Her mother died six years ago while giving birth to her youngest daughter. Her father left the family leaving the children with no parents, her grandmother who is very sick brought the children to the hostel where they now live. Rosaria is now studying the seventh grade, she struggles in school but she is a healthy, happy and hardworking young lady. 

Roseline was born 5/15/2010 in a crowded family, in Dolaco Villiage. She is number 5 out of 9 children. Her parents are very poor but a very hardworking and have good morals. She is studying 4th grade. 

San Myo mother passed away when he was 10 years old, leaving his father to care for eight children by himself. San Myo is starting the fourth grade and is doing well in school. He is a kind boy and tries hard in everything that he does. He enjoys playing sports with his friends and siblings. 

Santhi Mary is from a very poor Catholic family. They have no house of their own. Her parents are illiterate and they are day laborers. Santhi Mary has a younger brother and sister. They are in 1st grade and 3rd grade in the government school in their village. Santhi Mary has a problem with her hearing. She has a hearing aid. She is smart and studies well. She participates in all church activities regularly.

Shikha is part of an ethnic group known as Paharia, one of many ethnic groups in the country.  She lives near the parish with her family. She has one brother and one sister.  Her mother is a housewife, and her father is a day laborer. They work seasonally for other people because they do not have their land. Shikha likes to dance and play with her friends.  Her name means flame.