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Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral GeneralCan I write or send a gift to my child?Yes, you are encouraged to write or send small gifts to your child whenever you like and post direct to Africa: c/- Irene Gleeson Childcare Kitgum Servants P O Box 40 Kitgum, UGANDA Mark clearly on the parcel, 'Orphans Relief Goods', to help ensure your parcel arrives in tact. Enclose a self-addressed envelope for the reply. Do not post to the volunteer office in Sydney. A correspondence clerk will locate your child among the 8,000 or more children coming daily to school and ensure that your child writes a reply. Gifts are only given to the children after they have written thank-you notes. The school is closed at Christmas so it is better to send gifts to reach us in time for the children's birthday party in the first week of July. Allow at least 8 weeks for return airmail post to northern Uganda (or 6 months for sea mail). Good gifts are books, t-shirts, undies, small FM radios, pens, soap, toothbrushes or balls. But, please, no jewelry, short dresses or girls' slacks. Irene encourages you to send items in sets of 4 so that they can be shared with children who are not sponsored. (We will NOT accept cash donations for individual children or families). Can I visit my child? Visitors are welcome to come for a ten day visit to meet your child and learn more about this precious Acholi tribe. The children and staff are greatly encouraged by your love and effort. Avoid school holidays: May, September and mid-November to the end of January. All visitors will be required to pay their own way, including money to cover the costs of food and lodge while staying at CKS. What information can I expect from being a Child Sponsor? As a child sponsor, you have joined hands with us to rescue destitute children in North Uganda. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and telling you about his or her progress. You will receive 3 newsletters a year, their mid-year school report with a new photo and a Christmas greeting. Where can I get a copy of the DVD "Cinderella Children"? Visit www.cinderellachildren.com Alternatively, DVD's may be purchased from Koorong Bookshop, 28 West Parade, West Ryde NSW 2114. Phone: 02 9857 4477. Fax: 02 9857 6650. www.koorong.com.au Are my donations tax deductible? In Australia
Yes, all donations and sponsorship payments are tax deductible if paid to our Development Fund:
Childcare Kitgum Development Fund (ABN: 40 371 749 224)
If paying by Credit card or Direct Debit, advise us of your requirements and we will handle the funds accordingly.
If paying by BPAY, use BPAY Provider No 878686
If paying by cheque, make payable to Childcare Kitgum Development Fund
In USA
make your payments to: Global Development Group USA Inc 1314 Longwood Oaks Blvd Lakeland , Florida 33811 USA Person to contact - Paula Armstrong Email address - parmstr3@tampabay.rr.com Routing Number: 263179804Savings Account Number: 39599501 You will receive your receipts or statements from Global Development; we will only get bulk transfers of funds and we will have no knowledge of details of individual payments.
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