Birthday: January 31, 2012

Gender: Female

School Level: Grade 8

Favorite Subjects: Art, Math, PE

Favorite activity/dream: Drawing/Teacher

Father: Bricklayer

Number of Siblings: 3

Children in School: 3

Family Income: $195/mo.

MY FAMILY:

My family has six members: my parents, three siblings and me. We are living in a small, run-down social housing apartment. My father was the main provider, but recently he had a work accident and broke his leg, so he can no longer do heavy labor. My mother works as a cleaner and plants greenery, but her back pain prevents her from working regularly, leaving our family with very little income. Because of our financial struggles, my eldest sister had to stop her studies after high school. She now works as a kitchen helper in a small restaurant with a low and unstable salary, which is only enough for her personal expenses. My two other siblings and I love going to school and work hard in our studies, but with all three of us attending school, the costs of tuition, books and daily expenses place a heavy burden on our parents.

MY STUDY:

I am in 8th grade and a rather active student at school. I really hope that my studies will not be interrupted so that I can achieve my dream of becoming a teacher in the future. Due to my family circumstances, I cannot attend extra classes. I sincerely hope to receive support so that I can have better learning conditions and a brighter future. Please help me! 

Family Members:

L.O.V.E.'s Note:  The second daughter of this family is currently in our sponsorship program. Given their extremely difficult situation and the risk that the younger children may not be able to continue studying after high school, we propose offering one more sponsorship. This will help ease the family’s burden and give the girls a better chance at a brighter future. A family sponsorship is highly recommended.