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Gouri Sahoo: 8 years old.
Born: January 1, 1996
Country: India
Language: Bengali
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Gouri is a 4 foot, 1 inch little girl weighing 49 pounds with Black hair and Black eyes. She does not have any health problems at this time, attends school with a favorite subject of History, enjoys outdoor games and dancing. At home her chores include general housework.
Gouri lives with her parents and two siblings who share a one room house constructed of brick walls, tile roof, and concrete floor. The house has two wooden beds and a wood burning stove. Water comes from a community well, there is no electricity, and the available sanitary facilities is a Latrine.
The family consists of Gouri's father Ram, a 41 year old Day Worker, mother Anita, a 36 year old Homemaker, sister Nandini (11 yrs old) and brother Sujan (9 yrs old).
Not counting the assistance we give to Gouri through Children's International, the family income is approxiamately (in U.S. Dollare): $17/month
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The Legion of St. Michael sponsors Gouri through the Children International program.
The Mission of Children International is to help children living in dire poverty. This is accomplished through the generosity of our contributors by providing children with program benefits and services that meet their basis needs, enhance their self-esteem and raise their physical and educational levels in a meaningful, lasting way. The Vision of Children International is that each child will grow into a healthy, educated and self-reliant adult.
In addition to the financial and prayer support that is given to Bubu by the Legion of St. Michael, Bro. Ignatius and Bubu also write each other two or three times a year.
We ask that you pray for our little sister and for her family. Thanks.
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