THESE INDIAN CHILDREN NEED SPONSORS. CHILD SPONSORSHIP THROUGH PROJECT MALA ENABLES US TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMS. Poverty and illiteracy in India is worst in rural areas. 20% of children in India between ages 6 to 14 do not have schooling. India has the largest number of working children under age 14 than any country in the world. We are sharply focused on meeting the educational and welfare needs of these children. Child Sponsorship is a key factor in our being able to help these children.