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Rotary Club: Rancho Bernardo Sunrise (San Diego) Project Title: Special Ed for AIDS Orphans 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? In 2017 Rotary donated a total of R186 000 to Oasis Haven through our US organisation. This donation was designated for education of the 20 children in our care enabling them to receive special education where necessary to meet their specific educational needs. The full years school fees were covered for 11 children. This donation was used in the following way. School/ServiceProvider Amount Paid2017 #of children Grades Swan R32 745.00 4 Pre-school and Grade R Global Academy R61 600.00 2 11 Forest Town School R18 000.00 1 7 Sparrow Combined School R51 000.00 3 2, 7 and 9 The Kings School R22 655 1 Gr R
Total R186 000 11 2. How many people benefited from this project? 11 Children 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? Update on children At present we have 15 children in our care (9 girls and 6 boys), with five children currently on leave of absence. This means they are still legally in our care while they are awaiting the paperwork for their adoption or foster care to be finalised. We are unable to fill their spots while they are on leave of absence as we still account for them to the Department of Social Development. In 2017 we had 3 adoptions and 2 reunifications with biological family. Our eldest child who turning 19 years this month is currently doing her Grade 12 year. The employment of a tutor to assist her has resulted in her marks improving some by up to 30%. She is also attended a netball tour with her schools first team during the holidays in George in the Western Cape. Five girls and one boy in The Kings School which is a huge blessing as it is across the road from their house and excellent education with Christian values being upheld in the school. We currently have 2 babies (one from each house) who are not yet in school. We have started homeschooling three of our children who have struggled in the school environment both socially and academically. A qualified teacher and a volunteer run the programme which is currently highlighting their challenges and giving us the ability to ensure that they are improving slowly in their academics. Thank You On behalf of everyone at Oasis Haven we wish to thank both Rotary and Oasis Haven US for the very generous donation of $14 300 received in 2017. This donation enabled us ensure that our children were given an excellent standard of education. All children progressed to the next year in 2018 and we are confident that the investment in their education is going to have a positive impact on their prospects as adults once they leave our care. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? 1 Directly; Many more indirectly 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. 1 is Executive Director of Oasis Haven U.S. She provides liaison between the U.S. and South Africa. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? Serving Hands International/Caster Family Trust. This organization augmented contribution of RB Sunrise. 7. Income
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