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CURRENT NEEDS:
Hebron Children's Home currently has 340 children, including around 100 tsunami displaced children - all cared for by just 14 staff, many of whom are volunteers. The facilities were designed for about 70 children, so there are many urgent needs right now:
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ONGOING NEEDS:
Help for ongoing monthly running
costs: Any regular monthly donation is very much appreciated.
It costs only $20 per child per month for education, clothing and
food.
Employ a qualified English teacher
so that our children can learn enough English to read what
they see on the computers. We are looking for a volunteer to fill
this position, but given just $100 per month, we could employ a
fully qualified local teacher.
Tuition: Some of our
graduates are currently having tuition in a vocational skill. For
example, we have three girls who have completed grade 10 and are
now studying embroidery with a private tutor. The cost of tuition
is $30 per month per child. We have many other graduates who have
left the orphanage to work on paddy fields that we could bring back
to the orphanage and have taught a vocation or trade. Given the
funds, we could take in several dozen graduates and give them a
chance at a real job that pays a reasonable wage.
ONCE-OFF NEEDS:
Educational
supplies, such as black (or white) boards, markers,
pens, paper pads. The school runs with essentially no budget to
buy such items. Any small donation of $20 or more can purchase such
supplies.
A computer printer,
either color or black and white. Cost with a supply of ink cartridges
is about $200.
Sewing machines: We are looking for a
source of reconditioned reliable sewing machines to give graduates
when they leave the orphanage. This will guarantee them employment
and a future. A reconditioned sewing machine only costs around $100,
but transportation into India can be a challenge - A sewing machine
has to be taken in as personal luggage; otherwise, it will probably
be damaged or stolen..
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