
Kiran Kumari
DOB: February 9, 1999
Date of Arrival at Mercy Mission: June 2008
Grade: 7th
Kiran Kumari’s father died when she was three years old. Her mother works as a daily laborer in different homes and fields. Kiran has a brother, and her mother’s wages are not sufficient to feed and care for two children. Kiran is a bright and lovely girl, who is very social and actively participates in school and campus activities. Kiran loves singing, dancing and spending time with friends, and her dream is to help the poor. Her favorite color is red, her favorite fruit is guava, and her favorite pastime is reading the Bible and storybooks. Kiran is an above-average student with a lot of potential, and she wants to be a doctor. When asked what she likes the most about living at Mercy Mission, she replied, “All—the hostel, playing with friends and getting together and praying to God.”