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BACKGROUND
Education in Malaysia is
not free and many families find it financially difficult to
meet the costs associated with sending their child/children
to school.
Our funds are limited,
so we believe the best way to help these families to enable
their children to enjoy the benefits of an education they
wouldn't otherwise receive, is to introduce them to
potential sponsors.
We also have an
Education Fund to help with schooling costs.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The minimum sponsorship
period is one year, although we and the families would be
delighted if the arrangement continues.
There are five types of
sponsorship and sponsors can pay for all or part of the
sponsorship costs for each child:
School Uniform
Primary school
Secondary school
Gifted children at fast track schools
Tertiary Education - College, University (see below)
It is impossible to give
an accurate sponsorship cost as fees, school uniform
requirements and exam fees vary at schools, some children
need school transport and/or a lunchtime meal/drink and in
some instances hostel boarding fees apply. We do not include
the cost of school trips as these vary in number and cost
throughout the year and can be treated as one off expenses,
if the sponsor wishes.
An accurate sponsorship
cost can be provided for children awaiting sponsorship but
the costs range from RM 400 to RM 1000 per year.
School Uniform sponsorship is a one off donation of RM 200.
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Bright children from underprivileged
families find it financially challenging to attend College
or University. Although loans and scholarships are available
for University and some Colleges, the living costs for food
and purchasing books can be prohibitive.
Without a financial sponsor some
children are unable to take up offers or they do not apply,
as they know they will not be able to afford it.
We aim to introduce them to sponsors
who will enable them to fulfil their career potential.
EDUCATION FUND
Our Education Fund enables supporters who wish to
make a donation, to do so without sponsoring a particular
child.
HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS
Potential sponsors will
be provided with background information, pictures of the
families/children who currently need sponsorship and a
sponsorship cost. Once the sponsor has decided to go ahead,
the appropriate sponsorship fee should be paid to The
Charity Club Langkawi who will be responsible for
administering the sponsorships. We undertake to monitor the
children regularly to ensure acceptable attendance at
school.
Payment can be made in
cash, ringgit cheque, transfer to our Malay bank account or
through our PayPal account.
REGULAR UPDATES
Regular updates with
photos, where applicable, will be provided to all sponsors.
We believe this is a good way of keeping in touch,
especially when sponsors do not live in Langkawi. We
encourage local sponsors to meet with the families and join
in the uniform shopping trips. If overseas sponsors are
visiting Langkawi we arrange family visits.
AND FINALLY........
Each child benefits from
the total sponsorship donation (less any Paypal or bank
charges) - nothing is deducted for expenses
or administration. Details of monies spent can be provided
on request. Any surplus monies at the end of each year can
either be refunded to the sponsor or carried forward for
that child if the sponsorship continues.
Donations to the Education Fund are non returnable.
If you would like more information on this Programme or wish
to become a sponsor please contact us.
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