Sponsor A Child

Ashini Vihansa, a young girl from Monaragala District, Sri Lanka, lives with her parents and brother in their own home, which remains incomplete. The house has brick and clay walls, a clay floor, and a roof made of asbestos sheets. Despite the challenges, Ashini finds joy in drawing pictures, using her creativity to express herself in her free time. Ashini attends preschool, located 4 km away, and every day, she rides with her mother on a bicycle to get there. The family, however, faces many struggles. Her father and mother both work as seasonal farmers, earning a combined annual income of just $800. This income is barely enough to cover their basic needs, including three meals a day, providing healthy food, and saving for the children’s education expenses. They rely on a well for water and have access to both electricity and a toilet facility, but the financial pressure is constant. The family is in desperate need of a sponsor who can help improve their living conditions, ensure better education for Ashini, and help lift them out of their struggles. 

Ending child poverty begins with Ashini. It’s easy. It’s impactful.