By Ancy Reuben Stephen | Resource Mobilization Manager
Dear Donors,
Greetings from IDEA foundation!!
IDEA sponsorship program is a great help to many children who cannot afford education. At present we have approximately 275 children under sponsorship. We are grateful to all our sponsors for touching the lives of these children and making a positive impact in their future.
19 year old Vaisali(name changed) hails from a very poor family in Pune. She lost her mother to a long term sickness when she was hardly 9 years old. Her loving father did not remarry as for him everything was his 2 children. He does not have a permanent job, but works as building contractor for daily wages whenever work is available. But his wages are not sufficient to support his children’s education and other expenses.
Vaisali realized her father’s struggle at an early age and she has decided to shoulder a lot of responsibility for her family. She is a second year under graduate student. She attends college in the morning and goes for a part time job in a shop in the afternoon. When she gets home, she not only has her homework but also the upkeep of her family. She does all the cleaning, cooking and all other housework.She takes care of her younger brother also. She is a role model for many children who are ready work hard to achieve their dreams even in adverse conditions. Despite of her added responsibilities, she scored good marks in her first year exam. She also finds some time to participate in sports and extra-curricular activities conducted in her college.
Realizing her potential and need, IDEA is sponsoring her education for last 7 years. Like many other students under our sponsorship, Vaisali also has big dreams and she is determined to achieve them. After graduation she hopes to complete post graduation and eventually get a good job to support her family. Vaisali and her father are thankful to IDEA for the support we are providing for her education.
IDEA is fortunate to be able to support such sincere and hard working children. We are thankful to all those who are sponsoring our children, without your support it would not have been possible for us.
Thank you.
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