Hey!
It's been a long time since I've been on this blog. But ever since I got his info in the mail, I've been really happy. Subrata's in school, thank God! And I mean it literally! :D
I'll post some of his basic info:
- Name: Subrata Halder
- Age: 9
- Sex: M
- In School: YES!!!
Add. Info:
Both of his parents work, and he has an older sister who's 13. Their monthly income is $35 (USD). I just checked the exchange rate between US dollars and Indian rupees. As of right now, 1 USD is equal to approximately 49.35 INR. That means his family income per day is just a little over $1. And the sad part: I can make a little more than that just working at a computer lab for 4 hours. It's so messed up. It really is.
I emailed CI about setting the family up with an income-generating project so that they can raise their income and overall improve their quality of living. I also asked about what the family would need in terms of items, so I can start saving for the special donations.
Honestly I have to thank my friend Jen, who has not only encouraged me to sponsor a child in CI but also has kept me up to speed in the sponsoring process and helped me not get too caught up in the college life. With homework, projects, and exam, it's really easy to lose track of everything. I also want to thank God too, because I know he wouldn't give me what I can't handle. If Subrata wasn't in school, I don't think I could have handled it.
Regardless of Subrata's situation, you'll be able to do a lot of good things for him. If not through monetary donations, just think of everything you can pass onto him in your letters. Children really do cherish their relationships with their sponsors. Anything you send will make his day brighter. As for monetary donations, everyone in the google group, myself included, will be there to help you along the way.
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