Shahban

Name: Shahban
Family income: $462.00
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Enjoys: Playing with friends, Playing outdoor games, Riding a bicycle
Talents: Drawing
Siblings:
Salman, 20, Male
Najni, 17, Female
Rehman, 16, Male
Rennam, 16, Male
Afreen, 15, Female
Mohammed, 8, Male
Lives with: Parents
Language: Hindi
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1224780

Walls: Brick
Roof: Brick
Floor: Brick
My bed: Wooden beds
Water source: Community faucets
Electricity: Regulated use

Kids growing up in poverty in India face many grim issues, such as very poor hygienic conditions that lead to chronic illnesses, difficulty in finding jobs due to lack of ability to get even basic skills or training, and poor educational experiences that start very young.

That's why we focus on providing access to medical and dental care, hygiene programs to stay healthy, a wide offering of career programs to prepare youth to find jobs, scholarships and early childhood development programs to bridge crucial gaps.

See how our program works and why we focus on health, education, empowerment and employment. 

Learn more about our work in India. 

To learn more about about the valuable programs your sponsorship makes happen, check out the plan for kids in India below.

Did you know? Solving poverty isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. That's why we customize programs by age + location + circumstances to help break the cycle of poverty.