Faith's Story
|
In the small rural town of Emali, seven-year-old Faith lives with her disabled grandmother Elisabeth who also has cancer. Despite her health concerns Elisabeth carries on because she must. She worries that Faith will be left alone to survive on the streets. There is no income and they only eat once a day - a small cup of a porridge-like drink.
If Faith had the choice she would collect clean water from a standpipe, a well or a water tank. These are things your regular gift of $20 a month will help to provide orphans like Faith. View ChildFund ad featuring Faith's story >> |
"There are times I feel hungry. I sleep when I feel hungry."
Faith has to walk to a river to collect water. The water is dirty and gives her diarrhoea - a potential lethal illness. She's also at risk from cholera and other waterborne diseases. Every 20 seconds a child dies from drinking dirty water.
Because the town of Emali is on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, large trucks rumble through it. Elisabeth worries that Faith is in danger every time she has to cross the highway to collect water.
How long will my support last?
We of course encourage you to support for as long as possible but you arent tied into a set length of time. We understand if your circumstances change that you might not be able to continue supporting the orphans.
How much of my donation actually gets to the children?
70% of your gift is sent overseas. That's 70 cents in every dollar you give will be sent to help the orphans and at risk children in Africa.
Where will my donations go?
Your regular gifts will help to support orphans and at risk children in Africa, in countries like Kenya and Zambia. The first area to receive support will be Emali, in rural Kenya where Josie lives.
Why is regular giving important?
A regular gift allows ChildFund to plan ahead with confidence and ensure children receive the ongoing care they need. It also helps us to be more efficient.
Is my regular gift tax rebatable?
Yes, it is fully tax rebatable. We will send you an Annual Receipt each April to enable you to claim your tax rebate.
Can I change the frequency of my donations?
You are also able to set up your donation every 6 months -$120 or yearly $240 if you prefer.
How can I make my donations?
You can make your regular donation via Credit Card on line or phone 0800 808 822 to make your regular gift via Direct Debit.
How do I know my donations will get through?
We are audited annually by KPMG and will send you a copy of our Annual Report.
We will also keep you updated with information on our website and in our newsletters and communications.
