Ashwin?s kind, obedient spirit is a blessing to his parents and all who know him. He easily makes new friends and gets along well with almost everyone. Ashwin spends his days helping his sister with chores around the house and playing games with the other boys in his community. When he grows up, he wants to become a firefighter. For generations, Ashwin?s family worked as snake charmers and street performers. However, since these sideshow acts are less profitable than they used to be, his parents must now resort to difficult labor work and begging in order to survive. Sponsorship now gives Ashwin access to things like medical care, nutritious food, and educational assistance.