Shanta
(Mirpur 12 Slum, Dhaka)
Shanta is a bright young girl. She loves going to school. She's really good at mathematics. Seeing her potential, her parents try really hard to support her. However, it is very difficult for them with their little income. Shanta's father drives an auto-rickshaw for rent. A large amount of his income is spent on paying the rickshaw rent. It was almost impossible for them to maintain all the expenses with the remaining money. Hence Shanta's mother started working as a maid. Still, they are struggling to cope with the increasing costs. House rent and food expenses have increased a lot due to inflation. They can barely keep themselves from running into debt. In this situation, they cannot afford to provide Shanta with the help she needs to continue her studies. If she could get a sponsorship, it would help her to stay in school and realize her full potential.