Once learning about this project it was a little hard to sit around and do nothing! The project relies on funds donated to feed, care and educate these children so they need our help now, not just my time when I go there… I've organized a few things to help raise some money so here's how you can help;
RAFFLE TICKETS!
I've put together a pretty good raffle to hopefully raise $6,000 for the project. The money, every cent, will go directly towards supporting the feeding program and income generating projects. The raffle will be drawn on the 19th February 2010. I am still only half way there and need more kind people to acknowledge this cause and help by selling a book of tickets – Tickets are just $2 and there are 25 tickets per book. If you aren't in a position to help sell tickets but want to help you are welcome to buy a book for $50. Prizes include a weekend away to a holiday house at Yorke Peninsula, a camera, picture frames, coffee machine, wines, monarto zoo and meal vouchers.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
We all love a sausage sizzle! My best friends at Mitre 10 Hallet Cove have been very kind to support the cause and organize a sausage sizzle for us on SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2009. I will be there with my family & friends running it, and I'll have tickets selling there as well. Come along for a snag and talk to me and my friends about the project.
CHILD SPONSORSHIP
The Mwandi Support Team is based at Port Lincoln, from the Port Lincoln Uniting Church. They also have organized a child sponsorship program where you can pay for a child's education. These children are the future of Zambia so I consider this part of the project very important. Sponsorship starts at only $85 per year, more expensive for higher education but the kids are interviewed and granted support only when they demonstrate that they are suitable. I have been sponsoring Mushabati for a year now and can't wait to meet him next year!
OTHER SUPPORT
If you are a business or just want to make your own financial contributions to the project you can contact the Mwandi Support Team; fionamwanditeam@yahoo.com.au
Unsure if your help will make a difference???
$6 will feed a child for a week…
$15 for a blanket will keep a child warm…
$70 to travel to capital Lusaka for free medical…
THE AVERAGE DAILY WAGE IN ZAMBIA IS $1.30 – YOU DO THE MATH!
Every cent you contribute is so much more valuable in Zambia and it WILL help – So THANK YOU for supporting this Project
