However the demand is much greater than the number of scholarships available and many children still need help. Unfortunately, the continued economic downturn has closed that opportunity for many youngsters Suthon Sukphisit L ife for slum children is hard. The houses are cramped, dim and often smell bad.
Some youngsters live in single parent homes, while others live with aged grandparents.
The warmth of a stable family environment is often lacking. But even worse, many of these poor children won't continue their education after this year's final exam-due in two months. Instead of higher education, many students from slum areas have to quit school for an uncertain future. No matter how important they might recognise education to be, their cash-strapped parents simply cannot afford it. And the economic slump has made things worse.