FAQs....
1 . Where do the children hail from ? How are they selected ?
The children come from the street , slums and broken families. Local churches and other charitable organizations refer a few children. The admissions is completely based on the severity of the case.
2 . Are all the children orphans ?
Approximately 60% of the children are orphans.
3 . How much does it cost to sponsor a child ?
It costs 37$ or 1500 Rupees to sponsor a child monthly.
4 . Does the money go directly to the sponsored child ?
No. As you may not be the sole sponsor, all the money go into a general fund and all children are treated equally.
5 . How can i be sure my donation will be spent well ?
You are free to come and check our work personally.
6 . Where does the money go ?
All donations are completely utilized for the welfare of the children.
7 . How often do i (Sponsor) get to hear from my child ?
Minimum twice a year. The rest depends on how often the sponsor corresponds. All correspondence is routed through our office.
8 . Do the Children maintain their own religion ?
We run the homes with Christian principals and when a child grows he can choose his own religion .
9 . Do the children maintain their own culture ?
We ensure that the child is brought up in their own culture though some good western ideas and concepts are introduced.
10 . How much of my donation goes towards administration ?
About 4% of the total income goes towards administration expenses.
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