FUNDING
Uthando Project seeks to be both self sufficient and open to financial support from other organizations.
Uthando Project is already supported thoughtfully by Rotary in Western Australia, through Rotary Overseas World Community Service Programmes, ROWCS.
Uthando Project is facilitated to a high level by being on its’ list of tax deductible projects. If any individual or organization seeks such tax deductions for their donations to our project, please email Georgia Efford.
Lions Clubs have provided funds generously to cover freight.
We have held fundraising garden parties and a doll auction which have brought in funds enabling us to plan for freight and training in KZN.
Individual dollmakers have created funds through dollmaking workshop fees and simply through donations from those unable to actually make dolls.
Here are three examples in Western Australia of the generosity of others towards Uthando Project.
- Through Darling Range Rotary Club we receive free soft filling for dolls.
- From the Sponsorship of Textile Traders in Perth, we buy the brown felt at a reduced price.
- Our large posters were copied free of charge by Black Gecko Print, Maddington.
The grass roots principles underlying Uthando Project encourage dollmakers to fund their own dollmaking materials and cost of sending to a collection point. This leaves our funds clear to be used where they will make the greatest difference. Our management of funds is transparent in accumulation and application.
We are in the process of establishing a programme in KZN in which members of the CINDI network and their field workers have the opportunity for training. The focus will be on the importance of the child’s emotional needs and interrelationships with a committed adult. In this arena, our dolls can contribute mightily to this.
INVITATION TO FUND
If you or your group / organization would like to fund Uthando Project, either send a cheque made out to Uthando Projects, C/- Georgia Efford, 2 Healey Place, Gooseberry Hill, WA 6076 or email.