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Sponsor a child as a gesture of love this Valentine's Day

Gifts, flowers, cards... there are so many ways of celebrating love on Valentine's Day. But what about those who don't even know that such a day exists? All those children, who spend all their time working in order to support their families? Don't they too deserve gifts on a day that spreads the message of universal love?

So, this time round, here's an opportunity to celebrate Valentine's Day with a difference. You could join hands with World Vision India, a child-focussed relief and development organisation that helps scores of underprivileged children receive an education. You can choose between making a monthly contribution of Rs. 600 for a child or an annual contribution of Rs. 7,200. A single act of kindness will not only help free a child from the clutches of poverty, but ensure a future full of hope. The sponsorship will help children get education, safe drinking water and basic healthcare, food and immunisation against killer diseases.

Sponsoring a child will not only help transform a child but also it's family, community and the sponsor's life as well. World Vision strengthens the bond between donors and sponsored children by providing regular updates on their progress. Donors can also choose to correspond with their sponsored child. World Vision's current `Sponsor a Child' campaign enables individuals to sponsor a child online or by calling their toll free number. You can sponsor a child by clicking https:///www/worldvisionindis.org/valentine or by dialling the toll free number 1-800-425-4550.

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