Children's International

Meet Asmoni.

(I believe her name is pronounced "Osh-monee" - with the pronounciation help of a friend in India)

I fell in love, instantly, with her bright eyes and wide smile. What a gentle soul she appears to be!

Asmoni is 7 years old and lives in Calcutta, India - one of the poorest regions in the world. Over 4.5 million people live in the city of Calcutta.

Asmoni is sister to brothers Rohit (9 yrs old) and Rokhi (2 yrs old). Asmoni's father is a tailor, earning the family $43/month to live on. Over 60% of this income is spent solely on food. Asmoni's mother is a homemaker. The family lives in a one-room house with a wood burning stove and one wooden bed to sleep five people. The home is constructed of split cane walls, a tile roof, and mud floors. Asmoni's access to water is through a community pump and sanitary facility exists in an open field.

Asmoni is currently 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 30 pounds. She does attend school and enjoys learning languages. Her favorite hobbies include playing with dolls, playing hide and seek, and drawing. She speaks Bengali.

I learned of this organization, Children's International, through research I did on the internet. Their funds support education and nutrition, primarily. While I'm not an ambassador or paid commercialist, I did want to share that I made the decision to sponsor Asmoni. I have so many more material and superficial items than she will ever see in a lifetime, and I can contribute to make one person's life better- even if only by a small fraction.

Because she is now sponsored, she has a team of doctors , teachers, and professionals who look out for her and look after her. She will receive healthcare and medicine, dental care, nutritional assistance, and educational support.

I can spare a small amount of money each month. I know that I have a comfortable bed, electricity, and food each day. I have a job that pays more than Asmoni's father ever will see. I KNOW that I am making a difference in her life, and her family's life.

I am putting together a holiday box to mail her, as well as a letter. I've already received a sponsorship kit and photograph of Asmoni (above) from the company. In a few weeks, I should receive a letter from Asmoni as well as a translated version. I look forwards to learning more about her culture and life. I look forwards to written correspondance over the years, and eventually watching her grow and develop. I look forwards to putting together special-occasion packages and mailing them to her in India. I had so much fun shopping for this little girl recently!

I am so encouraged at having this opportunity to give to someone else. To help and be a part of something positive, and that will benefit for a lifetime. Humbly, I would like to encourage you to also consider making this choice for yourself.

Truthfully? I am SO excited!!

Visit www.Children.org for more information. :)