Riya (9/17/18)

Riya (DOB: 9/17/18) is best described by her warm smile. She has one younger sister, Laayra. Her father works as a daily-wage laborer, spending long hours stitching shoes on the pavement. During the rainy season, he often has no work at all, losing his small earnings. Her mother is a homemaker. Despite working tirelessly, Riya’s father struggles to meet even the most basic needs of the family, as his income is very limited. His dream is to enroll his children in a good school, but affording school fees and supplies feels almost impossible. Providing nutritious food is already a challenge, and the unhygienic surroundings and open drainage make the children prone to illness, adding further strain on the family’s fragile finances. They live in a small, single-room home that becomes unbearably hot in summer and bitterly cold in winter. The family does not have enough warm clothing to protect themselves during the colder months. Riya’s mother is a quiet, introverted woman who rarely socializes beyond her family, but she holds one strong wish to give her daughter a good education and help her grow into a confident young woman. Riya loves going to school. She enjoys reading books and listening to moral stories, and she is a bright, intelligent child. She has great potential, and with your support, she can build a hopeful and promising future. Your generous contribution can help provide her with quality education, proper nutrition, and the care she needs to grow healthy and thrive in life.