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As mentioned, ten percent of all monthly support and contributions will be allocated to cover state-side administrative costs. The remaining 90% will be wired to Burkina Faso for the following: - Food Assistance at a quarterly food distribution. The child and caregiver come to us with a donkey and cart and leave with a bag of grain as well as other supplies as needed – oil or other condiments necessary for cooking, soap, possibly a new sleeping mat or oil lamp for studying, new shoes, clothes, etc. These expenses vary, but will average approximately $40/child/quarter.
- Educational fees and supplies are provided for those who are in school. Those who are not in school will be encouraged to participate in one of our literacy classes or a preschool program.
- Several children, for various reasons, do not attend school. These cases are handled individually. We will talk with them about their skills and interests and help to implement plans for a viable future – i.e. identifying a way for them to learn a new skill such as apprenticing with a tailor or working alongside a mechanic or iron worker.
- Medical Care is provided, thus lives are saved!
- Malaria, the #1 killer in Burkina, is as common as the common cold; and often the easiest and least expensive to treat. We also see AIDS, Typhoid Fever, and Meningitis on a regular basis. We will distribute meds per doctor’s orders and pay for hospitalization as needed.
- In addition, we have provided the means for several surgeries, and transportation to eye, ear and heart specialists in the capital city.
- Miscellaneous care is provided as needed for the welfare of the child. In the past, this has included rebuilding a family’s home; a courtyard wall that had fallen; bike repairs for kids using them as transportation to school.
- Quarterly home visits are conducted and the children are invited to participate in other activities. Local employees are being trained as leaders to conduct these home visits as well as host “Teen Nights” and other social activities.
- As a Christian organization, we look for opportunities to share Christ with these kids in all we do, be it the home visits, the teen nights, etc. A bag of corn can sustain them for a month, but a relationship with Christ will sustain them for eternity!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 )
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