THE STORY OF KADASIG AID & DEVELOPMENT Inc. (KAID)

What is KAID?

KAID is a totally voluntary, not-for-profit organisation based in Victoria working to improve the lives of Filipino families and educate children on the island of Cebu, Philippines. KAID is also aligned with an Australian volunteer nurse in Zambales, Philippines & Fr Shay Cullen of PREDA Foundation, an organisation rescuing young people in Olongapo, Philippines.

What does KAID do?

KAID has a range of programs to empower children and their families.

1. Educational sponsorship

2. Child Development training

3. Livelihood and income generating programs

4. Parenting seminars & training

5. Friendship School programs between Australian primary schools and poor schools in Cebu

6. Works and fundraises to support the many KAID programs.

7. Offers social outreach group visits to the Philippines to both adults and students

8. Offers the opportunity for Australians to purchase special giving gifts at Christmas and throughout the year

9. Sends balikbayan boxes of aid to all organisations

How can I assist & make a difference?

Take up an annual educational sponsorship - $280 per year

Take up an annual medical support sponsorship - $260 per year

Take up an annual sponsorship to support running the Cebu Centre/office - $260

Donate a Christmas Hamper/Bundle of Joy for a family to ensure they have food for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve - $40

Send a child to camp at the beach - $40

For further information and to keep up with the activities of KAID please go to our Facebook page or website. KAID is delighted to be part of the Risen Christ Parish.

If you would like to chat about any aspect of KAID please contact Glenys Gayfer:

papel-imports@bigpond.com or 0411 196 395