Irfan Iresh
(Mohakhali Sattala Slum, Dhaka)
Irfan is a sweet and shy 8-year-old. Irfan's father married another woman and left Irfan with his grandmother after his mother died. Since then, Irfan has been staying with his grandmother and uncle. His grandfather also left them a long time ago. His grandmother teaches Arabic to the kids in the slum. She maintains their family of three with the fees she gets from teaching, which vary a lot depending on the number of students she gets. His uncle doesn't contribute anything to the family. Irfan studies in a madrasa. The teachers let him eat one meal there for free, considering their situation, but his grandmother bears the rest of the expenses, like tuition fees and stationery. With her varying income, it is very difficult for her to maintain their family and Irfan's expenses. A sponsorship would really help ease their struggles.