J. Ida is known to be a happy and helpful young girl. In her free time, she can often be found singing and dancing as she goes about her day. Although J. Ida is young, she is involved in school and she is doing very well in all of her classes. One day, she dreams of becoming a doctor so she can help those who are sick and hurting. J. Ida's father is a minister to the local community, so she has had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. However, her family is not without struggles. Her father's job simply doesn't pay well and the family often has a hard time affording basic essentials. Sponsorship gives J. Ida access to things like basic medical care and school supplies.
Snapshot
When we met J. Ida Shopia Scudder, she told us...
Goals
doctor
Subject
English
Country
India
Age
13
Activities
Dancing
Birthday
2011-07-01
Enrollment Date: 10-28-2015
Today
Waiting
9
Years
*Time Waiting For a Sponsor
About India
India is a nation that is little more than one-third the size of the United States with a population nearly four times larger. India contains diverse landscape including sprawling deserts, the soaring Himalayan peaks, and tropical coastlines.
Rich in cultural heritage and historical significance, India has become a major economic force in the world. In spite of its recent economic boom, income inequality continues to plague society with almost 58 percent of Indians living on less than three U.S. dollars per day. Several large urban centers contain some of the world’s densest slums where people struggle with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and medical care.
Although education remains a top priority for families, many public schools are overcrowded and understaffed, and parents struggle to afford school fees and supplies.
COUNTRY STATS
- Population: 1.25 billion
- Religion: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism
- Orphans: 30 million
- People living with HIV/AIDS: 2.1 million
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