Donations
A
donation can be made to any of these programs:
·
Theatre and Music Program
·
Art Program
·
Basic Education
·
Vocational Training
·
Health Program
·
Recreational Program
·
Staff Training and Development
·
Child Sponsorship
Donations are made through the National Bank of Pakistan-
Kabul Branch.
Aschiana requests that you send an email aschiana@yahoo.com.au to
inform us that you would like to make a donation and we will send
through our banking details.
On receipt of your donation you will receive confirmation through
email.
It is through the generosity of individuals that helps maintain the
programs and services that ASCHIANA provides to street working
children and their families.
On behalf of the children and staff at ASCHIANA we thank you for any
donation you have provided.
Sponsor
a child at Aschiana
By becoming a child sponsor you will provide a child with the
financial support to stop them from working on the street and enable
them to attend normal school.
'Why don’t these children already attend a government school?'
The children that attend Aschiana are providing an income for their
families. Many of these children have lost one or both of their
parents, and have become the main income earner for the family. The
work that they do on the streets such as shoe polishing, selling
matches, cigarettes and chewing gum is often menial in nature and
due to the very low income it produces, on average 1000afs (USD 20)
a month it requires the children to work extremely long hours. With
the responsibility of earning the families income these children do
not have time to attend normal school.
How much does it cost?
It
will cost you USD 20 per month. An additional USD 20 a year covers
monitoring costs and special circumstances such as medical costs.
Aschiana request that you sponsor a child for one year in advance,
USD 260. This secures the child’s sponsor for a year and ensures the
money you deposit into Aschiana’s bank account is not lost in bank
fees and charges.
Where is my sponsorship dollar going?
The money goes directly to the child. Each month the child will
receive USD 20. This amount is to supplement the money they would
have otherwise earned on the street.
This money will provide the essential items that are needed to
attend school; food, clothing, stationery and necessary hygiene
materials such as soap, toothpaste and toothbrush etc.
When you sponsor a child you will receive a school report twice a
year.
Your commitment to a child
Aschiana
ask that you think seriously before sponsoring a child. Child
sponsorship gives a child a chance to education. If you decide to
discontinue sponsorship it means that the child no longer has the
financial support to continue their education and will be forced to
return onto the street.
It is for this reason that Aschiana ask that you think of making a
commitment to a child for a minimum of three years. This ensures
that the children in the sponsorship program receive consistent
schooling that follows through year to year.
We also understand that there are circumstances that may force you
to cease sponsorship. Should this situation arise we encourage you
to find someone to take over your sponsorship.
Aschiana believes that every child has a right to education and
therefore we encourage sponsorship of all ages.
How is the child’s progress monitored?
Aschiana
has close to 10 years experience working with children and their
families. Regular support to both the child and family is seen as
essential for the success of this program.
A full time social worker is dedicated to the child sponsorship
program. She works closely with the child, their family and the
school. Attendance records are monitored and progress reports given
regularly to ensure the child is participating in schooling daily.
How is a child selected for child sponsorship?
The children most in need are selected for the sponsorship program.
These are children who are orphaned and living with extended family,
children with a father that has a handicap or children with a
handicap themselves.
How do I sponsor a child?
aschiana@yahoo.com.au
Please state how long you are able to sponsor a child to enable us
to match a child to the commitment you are able to make.
The children and staff at Aschiana would like to thank you for
considering child sponsorship.
It is through the generous support of individuals that a child’s
right to education can be met.
Child Sponsorship
Make a donation
How do I sponsor a child?