Prakash

Prakash is a bright and determined boy with dreams bigger than his little world. He lives with his mother, who is a devoted home maker, and a younger sibling. From an early age, Prakash has been fascinated by stories of courage and justice, which inspired him to dream of becoming a police officer. Despite facing the challenges that come with a simple life, he carries a strong sense of responsibility and care for his family. Prakash loves helping others and hopes to protect his community one day. His cheerful nature and determination make everyone around him proud. With the right support, he is sure to turn his dreams into reality and serve as a beacon of hope for those around him

Welcome to the town of Beluguppa! Beluguppa has a population of approximately 3,400 and is about 3km from the next largest town. The primary source of income for those living in this village is working in the fields as a farmhand or selling vegetables many miles away in the nearest town. Children will typically have to travel on foot to their school, which is about 3km away. Life in Beluguppa is not easy for most. The income of most parents is only a few dollars a day, which will feed the average household a few meals a week. Everyday struggles here are malnutrition, fatigue, and disease also due to malnutrition. Because of extreme poverty, some parents sell one or more of their children into labor camps or the sex trade to keep themselves and their other children from starvation or to ‘pay off debts’. When a child facing this situation becomes sponsored, the threat of trafficking ends. Sponsorship impacts each child and their whole family! Sponsorship covers food for the child, educational supplies, regular medical check-ups, as well as discipleship from a committed local pasto