First name: Velma
Last name: Tang
Age: 13 years old. She was born in 1997
Parents: Velmas father died in 2006 following a two month illness. Her mother does subsistent farming and sells the crops to support her children. However the crop is Irish potatoes, and this harvest is seasonal. She has nine children, and four of these currently live with her.
Brothers and sisters: Velma has three older sisters, two younger sisters, one older brothers and one younger brother
Current situations: Velma has two years of Primary School left, and then seven further years will complete her full time education.
Hobbies and interests: Velma enjoys reading and playing with her friends. When she grows up she wants to be a mechanic.
Benefits of Sponsorship would be: Sponsorship would help to guarantee that Velma will finish her education, and ensure that she has all of the resources she would need to do well in her schooling and in life.
Cost of Sponsoring Velma:
Level 1 £10: this sponsorship will pay for Velma's educational needs, including fees, books and equipment.
Level 2 £15: this sponsorship will pay for Velma's educational needs, and for healthy, nutritious food.
Full Sponsorship £25: this sponsorship will pay for all of Velma's basic needs, including education, food, clean water, healthcare and clothing.