In Reply to: sponsorship posted by pollywaffle on Monday, 17. January 2005 at 05:44 Bali Time:
I sponsor kids thru both the Helen Flavel Found & Noel Allen of Rotary - both do a wonderful job and I have no hesitation of recommending either. Helens kids are up in Singaraja and costs $120 per yr and Rotary's are around Bedugul $110. This covers all school uniforms, books, etc and I know that Helen covers medical expenses when possible. I have visited my kids in both schools, and it is truly a great feeling to know that these kids are being helped to get an education that otherwise may not be possible. These kids and their families, especially the one's thru Helens Found, live in conditions that border on primitive. I have visited the homes of some of my children and there is no running water, dirt floors, in some no beds. I am going to Bali again next Sunday, and will again be visiting my sponsored children. I take as much school supplies as I can, plus a small gift pack for each child. The smiles you get are priceless. Please think about sponsoring a child - but be prepared to see it through to the end of their school years. It doesn't cost a lot, around $2 a week, your small change put into a jar. If you have any questions I would be glad to answer them.