About CKS

Frequently Asked Questions




General  

General

How can I purchase the Cinderella Children documentary DVD?
Cinderella Children is a documentary that was developed to promote the awareness and sponsorship of the war orphans at the Childcare Kitgum Servants school in Uganda.

To purchase the DVD:
1) Click here to order the DVD online
 
2) Contact the Childcare Kitgum Servants office directly:
Alice Zagorski
PO Box 342
BELROSE  NSW  2085
AUSTRALIA

Telephone: + 612 9451 3463
Fax: + 612 9451 9440

Email: admin@cks.org.au

DVD's AUD$20 each, including postage within Australia.

3) Alternatively, DVD's may be purchased from Koorong Bookshop, 28 West Parade, West Ryde NSW 2114. Phone: 02 9857 4477. Fax: 02 9857 6650. www.koorong.com.au


Can I write or send a gift to my child?
Yes, you are encouraged to write or send small gifts to your child whenever you like and post direct to Africa:
c/- Irene Gleeson
Childcare Kitgum Servants
P O Box 40
Kitgum, UGANDA

Mark clearly on the parcel, 'Orphans Relief Goods', to help ensure your parcel arrives in tact.

Enclose a self-addressed envelope for the reply. Do not post to the volunteer office in Sydney.  A correspondence clerk will locate your child among the 8,000 or more children coming daily to school and ensure that your child writes a reply. Gifts are only given to the children after they have written thank-you notes.

The school is closed at Christmas so it is better to send gifts to reach us in time for the children's birthday party in the first week of July.  Allow at least 8 weeks for return airmail post to northern Uganda (or 6 months for sea mail).

Good gifts are books, t-shirts, undies, small FM radios, pens, soap, toothbrushes or balls. But, please, no jewelry, short dresses or girls' slacks. Irene encourages you to send items in sets of 4 so that they can be shared with children who are not sponsored. (We will NOT accept cash donations for individual children or families).


Can I visit my child?
Visitors are welcome to come for a ten day visit to meet your child and learn more about this precious Acholi tribe. The children and staff are greatly encouraged by your love and effort. Avoid school holidays: May, September and mid-November to the end of January. All visitors will be required to pay their own way, including money to cover the costs of food and lodge while staying at CKS.

What information can I expect from being a Child Sponsor?
As a child sponsor, you have joined hands with us to rescue destitute children in North Uganda. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and telling you about his or her progress. You will receive 3 newsletters a year, their mid-year school report with a new photo and a Christmas greeting.

Are my donations tax deductible?
In Australia
Yes, all donations and sponsorship payments are tax deductible if paid to our Development Fund:
Childcare Kitgum Development Fund  (ABN: 40 371 749 224)
If paying by Credit card or Direct Debit, advise us of your requirements and we will handle the funds accordingly.
If paying by BPAY, use BPAY Provider No 878686
If paying by cheque, make payable to Childcare Kitgum Development Fund 
 
In USA

make your payments to:

Global Development Group USA Inc

1314 Longwood Oaks Blvd

Lakeland , Florida 33811 USA

Person to contact - Paula Armstrong

Email address      - parmstr3@tampabay.rr.com

Routing Number: 263179804

Savings Account Number: 39599501
Project number: J146
This is a payment forwarding agency working for many different organisations.  For the funds to be sent to us, it is absolutely essential that you quote the Project Number ? J146

You will receive your receipts or statements from Global Development;  we will only get  bulk transfers of funds and we will have no knowledge of details of individual payments.

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