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You may choose a child from our website or you may wish to contact our office via e-mail, phone or mail. Or, you may mail your request to Chalice.
Children usually stay in a program until they have completed school. Sometimes, however, circumstances arise that a child may leave the program beforehand. When this happens you will be notified and, if you wish, a new child will be offered to you.
The sponsorship cost is $33 per month for a total of $396 annually. You may make your contributions via cheque, post dated cheques or preauthorized payments from your bank account or credit card.* automatic withdrawal is only available from Canadian bank accounts – sponsor now -
The care a sponsored child or aged receives depends upon the circumstances and the nature of the sponsor sites.
Some projects care for homeless children or children not able to remain at home. In these cases your sponsorship will provide a home, a chance to go to school, nourishment, clothing and medical care, including visits to doctors or dentists.
For the children under the care of parents or a guardian, help is given to the child and family. This may include education, nutrition, clothing and/or medical care.
Elderly are provided with shelter, nutrition and clothing; and for those with illnesses, medication and treatment.
Many of our sponsor sites are not equipped with regular internet access.
If you wish to e-mail a letter to your child, please direct it to your Sponsor Representative, who will forward it on for you.
If you wish to mail cards, letters, photos, postcards, etc., please put your Child ID and/or Sponsor ID number clearly on your correspondence and mail to the Chalice office in Springhill. Please note that we are not able to forward anything larger than a regular card-size envelope.
There are many laws in our country and that of your sponsored child that govern all international procedures. Many agencies are involved that have their own guidelines. Finally, the child's legal guardians must be considered.
For these reasons, Chalice does not encourage sponsors to attempt to formally adopt their sponsored child. It is our desire that the children we help become happy, productive citizens of their own country. Our goal is that the children use their talents and training to help themselves, their families and their communities.
Each year you will receive a letter from your child, a status report and updated photo, a Christmas card and a sponsor site update. If your sponsored friend is unable to write, a relative or field worker may write your letter.
You may send a monetary gift to your sponsored friend for special occasions. To avoid jealousy we recommend a maximum amount of $25 Cdn., which will be used specifically for the child or aged.
Due to the fact that all Christmas contributions are pooled and distributed equally to all sponsored friends in all sites, there is no limit on Christmas donations. Please do not send your contributions in foreign currency.
You are welcome to visit your child. Please contact your Sponsor Representative to make the arrangements. Together with the sponsor site, they will provide you with any information you need for a very rewarding experience. Please remember that your child may live in conditions that you may find difficult. Some useful information concerning what to wear, eat, drink, etc., is very helpful before visiting.
| Visakhapatnam City |
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The The director and staff of Visakhapatnam have been instrumental in motivating parents residing in the slums of the city into forming groups called Sanghams. The Sanghams are not merely associations of people, but are complied of people in lower castes at the grass roots level. It is a decision-making, self-help group that concentrates on different issues concerning the people of their area. In this site there are 146 Women’s Sanghams, 77 Men’s Groups and 94 Child Clubs In the women’s sanghams the mothers are encouraged to save a small amount each month that is maintained by the sangham. From these savings, those in need of funds can borrow with nominal interest. Women are given instructions on handling finances, preparing nutritious low cost meals, learning income generating activities such as making preserves and candle making, parenting skills and the importance of good hygiene. Education is free in Andhra Pradash, but child labour is very prominent with children being employed in automotive workshops, hotels, agriculture fields, construction sites and private homes. It is stressed to parents that all children should remain in school with emphasis being placed on allowing the girls to receive their education. The hurdle of child labour is slowly being surmounted as parents are instilled with the knowledge that education is the first step in achieving social change. Through higher learning, children and their parents grow in personal development, thus eliminating their dependency on others. To assist in the achievement of this goal, school uniforms and supplies are given to students, and classrooms and teachers are better equipped.
Sponsored children are formed into groups called Child Clubs that are extracurricular. In these clubs, they receive leadership training and other life oriented skills. They are also given classes in music, singing, dancing and painting. The children share their acquired knowledge with others in the villages by hosting events such as Clean and Green Programs, holding literacy classes for adults, hosting fundraisers for the aged and distributing foodstuffs to those in need. |
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