​India is home to the largest number of children in the world; 472 million below the age of 18. According to 2011 census, 39% of population are children and one out of four 99 million children have dropped out of school, about 33 million of these children are enslaved in child labour and have no childhood at all. According to DISE (District Information System for Education) 2014-15, only 3 out of every 10 children are able to complete beyond 10 th grade schooling age appropriately. Stepping into adult life at a very early age, they grow up malnourished, uneducated and exploited: child trafficking, child labor, sexual abuse…these tragic possibilities are real. Children are the most vulnerable members of society and their vulnerability is ruthlessly exploited. OCAT sponsorships can end exploitation and radically  change the lives of India’s poorest children. For just $30 a month ($360 annually), you can assure a poor, disadvantaged or orphaned child, safety, education, nutrition and clothing. Your funds, payable monthly quarterly or annually, will make a world of difference to a needy child. Most importantly, once connected to OCAT, your sponsored child receives caring oversight and personal attention.