Greater Medan

3. GREATER MEDAN :
3.1. Polonia

Location:: Central of Medan, airport area; Close to main streets
Demographics:: Type: Urban and slum area; Size: Approx. 2000 families; Mostly street sellers and becak drivers
Physical:: Houses built semi-permanently; Poor sanitation
Children:: Older children are geared to become street sellers
Currently sponsored children:: Total of 125 children; Ratio of 66 female and 59 male

3.2. Belawan

Location:: North of Medan city; Close to Belawan seaport
Demographics:: Coastal and poor area; Size: Approx. 3000 families; Mostly fishermen
Physical:: Houses built semi-permanently on the water; Very poor sanitations
Children:: Older children are to become fishermen; Girls are potential to become prostitutes
Currently sponsored children:: Total of 130 children; Ratio of 66 female and 64 male