16 to 20
Severe
$100-$150
This is Riyas. He is 16 years old and has severe hemophilia A. Riyas is a good student. His favorite subject is Economics. He hopes to become a doctor someday. He missed about a month of school last year due to bleeding episodes. He had four major bleeds. He travels about four kilometers by public transportation to the hospital for treatment.
Riyas lives with his parents in a village. Their house has three rooms and basic amenities, electricity, running water, a refrigerator and an indoor bathroom. His sponsorship was recently ended and he needs a new sponsor. Your sponsorship funds will help his family pay for his medical treatment and his education.