Alifa is an energetic 7-year-old. She's very smart for a girl of her age in her neighborhood. She has a competitive side of her as well. Her mother shared with us how she loves to stay ahead of everyone in her class. She even learns her lessons in advance. She seemed like a feisty young girl with great potential. But her life is not as simple as it sounds. Her day laborer father works really hard to support their family and bear the expenses of her ill mother's treatments. Alifa's mother cannot work due to her sickness. So, the burden of maintaining the whole family fell on Alifa's father. It is really hard for them to depend on the unstable income of Alifa's father. Alifa's parents try very hard to not affect Alifa and her education due to their problems. Nonetheless, in their situation, it is really tough for them to keep her out of it. A sponsorship would really help ease their struggle and provide Alifa with a better environment to grow to her full potential.