Friday, July 17, 2009

Profiles

Ashwini's father is an auto rickshaw driver (whose earnings vary), while her mother earns Rs. 800 (US $ 16) a month, by rolling incense sticks. She wants to become a doctor and feels one of the best things about being a girl, is the opportunity to dress up and look beautiful.

Vijay, a sixth grader, is a bright eleven year old whose dreams are tucked deep within his heart. His father is unable to work anymore after an accident left him with broken arms. His mother serves as a maid and earns Rs.1500 (US $ 30), a month.

Vijay is eager to take care of his family but finds the fight to survive, among the more challenging aspects of life.He likes rice and rasam but vegetable pulav is what he enjoys most. Vijay hopes that he and his friends can study and do well in life. He earnestly desires peace at home and years for his family to be happy.



Shalini a student of the HOPE school from the age of 6, would like to become an engineer.

Her dad, a responsible man, used to work as a porter, but a kidney ailment prevents him from being able to hold a regular job. Her mother, earns Rs. 1500 (US $30) per month and keeps the home fires burning by working in a garment factory.

If given 3 wishes, she would ask for a good home, pretty clothes and chocolates.







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