Education & Wellbeing
Supporting Education
Education is one of the foundation’s most important priorities.
Yet many times I have failed to pay the school fees on time
as most of the funding comes from sponsors and charities who donate according to their own ability and timing. This can sometimes result in fewer donations to keep everything running. We do not receive any government funding.
We manage these situations by working with selected schools and maintaining good relationships with them, as we have a large number of children enrolled. This often allows us some flexibility. When donations arrive again, we prioritize paying school debts and food first.
Monitoring the Children's School Progress
I personally follow the children's progress in school.
I visit the schools at least once each week to ask about the children’s attendance, behavior, and academic performance. In many cases, I personally take the children to school and sometimes pick them up as well. This allows me to stay closely involved in their daily lives.
I keep regular contact with each child’s class teachers to receive updates on their learning progress.
At the end of each school year, I carefully review every child’s academic report, which shows their performance in the term examinations.
Education continues thanks to supporters around the world.
Food, Clothing, and Healthcare
Providing daily care for the children is essential.
Meals are served at the same time for all children, ensuring everyone receives lunch and dinner together. If a child misses a meal, they can inform either the matron or me directly so we can make sure they are served.
When food shortages occur, we sometimes buy food on credit and repay suppliers later when donations arrive. To manage this responsibly, we usually plan food expenses one to two months in advance.
Each child receives three to four sets of clothing upon joining the foundation, and we aim to provide new clothing every six months. Many additional clothes are donated by supporters abroad whose children have outgrown them.
Healthcare is available 24 hours a day. A nearby hospital provides treatment whenever a child becomes sick, and the foundation settles the bills monthly. Because the hospital is close by, the children can receive immediate care. In more serious cases, we transport them to larger hospitals located five to ten minutes away.
Main Monthly Expenses
The foundation’s biggest ongoing expenses include:
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Food
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School fees
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Medical care
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Water and electricity bills
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Transportation during school periods
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Internet and television services
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Rent for the facility
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Security services
These basic operational costs make up the majority of how donations are used.
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