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Arsalan

Age 14

Arsalan lives in the Bhiwandi slums with his parents and 6 siblings. Arsalan's father was a rickshaw driver before he lost his leg in an accident, forcing Arsalan's mother to drive an onion-potato cart to the market to support the family. Arsalan, the eldest child in the family, helps his mother sell vegetables in the market. With 9 family members and limited income, Arsalan's family lives in abject poverty. His parents always wanted their children to be able to go to school, but their financial condition made it impossible before Udaan. Arsalan is a fun-loving child with a lot of curiosity about learning new things and makes the Udaan classroom lively, participating in all activities with enthusiasm. He loves sharing with his family, siblings, and friends in the neighborhood about what he learns in Udaan and all the fun he has. He desires to become a teacher and reach out to children like him in the community.

Sponsoring Arsalan's future education would allow Arsalan to continue his education and pursue his goal of supporting his impoverished family and breaking the cycle of poverty in his community.