Ranu is an intelligent and naturally curious little girl. Although her parents cannot afford to send her to school, she takes advantage of every opportunity to learn, whether from her older brother or from the other adults in her neighborhood. Ranu hopes to become a police officer when she grows up so she can help keep people safe. Ranu has grown up in a crowded slum that is inhabited by the members of India?s lowest social castes. Her parents do their best to provide for her by working labor jobs whenever possible, but they rarely make enough to afford everything they need. Sponsorship gives Ranu access to things like medical care, nutritious food, and educational assistance.