News from the Board The heart of Child Destiny of Hope lies in Uganda, Africa. That’s where the lives of children are permanently changed and improved. Here in The Netherlands, the voluntary board members of the organization are working hard to make all this possible. To keep you up to date on our activities, we send you the board newsletter at regular intervals.
Check out our site (choose language): www.cdhope.org April 2013
Fun-fundraising CDHope works in a remote and very poor area. As a foundation, we aspire to achieve a lasting effect on the lives of children, and education is a good tool for breaking the vicious circle of poverty. CDHope wants to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged village children. We depend on donations. Time for some fundraising! Weteringloop The group of volunteers who will be going out to Uganda this summer participated in the Weteringloop, held in Kamerik on April 20th. Backed by sponsors, they took part in the five kilometer race. The fastest runner reached the finish line in 20 minutes. The whole group completed the race.
Year 4, no. 1
News The secondary school opens its doors In previous newsletters we have been sharing with you how the work of Tim and Wilma in Chawolo is expanding. The secondary school opened its doors on March 18th with 30 students in the first two grades. Seven of these children are still in need of a sponsor. Tim and Wilma have recruited ten teachers who will teach different subjects. We are still busy looking for more sponsors so we can offer a hope-filled future to more children.
Reinforcement for the Board Two new members have joined the Board – Bert van Vreeswijk and Wim van der Graaf. Bert is introducing himself in this newsletter and Wim will be doing so in the next one. This expansion of the Board will enable us to share the tasks more efficiently. Arrival of Tim and Wilma Tim, Wilma, Jaimie and Eugene will be in The Netherlands from May 24th until June 18th. We are glad for this opportunity to exchange ideas with them and
strengthen the bonds with all those who are interested in this work, their sponsors and the home front team. The Omalla family truly deserves this vacation! Although the tickets have been reserved, the funds available for this expense item do not suffice. Visitors to Uganda 2013 A group of 4 adults and 6 children are hoping to visit Chawolo this summer for two weeks. The upcoming months will be focused on fundraising activities to finance the prospective water well and pump.
And that’s not all... SPONSORSHIP FUND At this moment we have found sponsors for 23 children who will be attending the first and second years of the secondary school. To cover the costs and keep the school going, we require a minimum of 20 sponsored children per grade.
8 runners run for CDHope in the Weteringloop Queen’s Day 2013 with a splash In Kamerik there was a fair on Queen’s Day. ‘Water” was the central theme with a banner saying: “Chawolo is gasping for water, please help us drill”. We are aiming to help the whole village of Chawolo replace their ailing, failing water well with a new clean, safe and user-friendly well powered by solar panels.
The Board realizes that €30 per month may be too much for one person or one family, but it is still possible for you to offer a child hope for the future. You can donate a monthly amount of your choice, between €5 and €30 to the benefit of the sponsorship fund. Combined sponsorships will provide a child with a future filled with hope. It is possible to receive a digital update on the progress of your sponsored child twice a year. Get more info or sign up at homecommitee@cdhope.org and you will be notified about the procedure and your sponsor child.
MEET AND GREET Tim and Wilma and their children will be coming to The Netherlands for three weeks. They would love to get to meet you. To make this possible, we will organize a program for friends, family, sponsors and all those interested in their work. During that afternoon, you will be able to meet them personally and ask questions. Members of the Board and the home front team will also be in attendance. Tim and Wilma will speak about their work in Uganda. There will also be a kiosk where you can purchase Ugandan arts and crafts and handmade greetings cards. Date and details will be communicated shortly.
The activities included a watergame and a raffle with various prizes donated by local businesses. The first prize was a tablet. Handmade greeting cards were sold for € 1.00 a piece at one of the kiosks.
Donations: St. Child’s Destiny of Hope, Kamerik, account no. 1281.29.956
New Board member, shopping, accommodation, airline tickets New Board member It is my pleasure to take part in CDHope’s custom of introducing myself as new board member.
My name is Bert van Vreeswijk and for the past three years I have been enjoying pre-retirement from Philips Telecom where I used to work. I am married to Gerrie Schoenmaker and we have been blessed with 3
children, 3 children-in-law and 3 grandchildren. Since a young age I have been itching to do something meaningful for others and at this time of my life I want to give back in gratitude for all of my blessings. When I went to Chawolo last year it quickly became clear to me that I wanted to devote more of my time to the children and the village and to the whole organization of CDHope. My role on the Board will be focussed on coordinating and assisting fund-raising projects for CDHope. Please contact me if you would like to start up a project.
Goede Doel Shop
You can still carry out your
What is the home front team and what do they do?
CDHope’s Home Commitee team: Ton and Ilse de Lange Since 2009, the role of home front support is fulfilled by Ton and Ilse de Lange. They have a daughter and two sons. Ton is an IT team leader, Ilse works as a trainer with DebtAid Buddies and as a r e i nte g r a ti o n counselor. Ton and Ilse are friends of Tim and Wilma and they visited Uganda last year.
on-line purchases from the same retailers and at the same price via Goede Doel Shop. Your purchases will provide CDHope a financial contribution at no extra cost to yourself. There are more than 300 retailers to choose from. When making an on-line purchase, check first via www.goededoelshop.nl if the retailer of your choice is participating, and secure a donation for CDHope. Amongst the participating shops you will find Bol.com, Hema, V&D, C&A, Blokker, Bruna, Independer.nl and many more.
Accommodation and transportation have been arranged!
We issued an electronic solicitation in March for accommodation and transportation for Tim, Wilma, Eugene and Jaimie Omalla during their visit to The Netherlands in May/
June of this year. We are thankful for your reactions and for a home and car that have been made available to them for the duration of their furlough visit.
Airfare
We are still looking for sponsors who would contribute an amount towards their airfare in order to make their May/June visit a reality. You can donate via electronic funds transfer to account 1281.29.956 in the name of CDHope, Kamerik, with the mention “tickets Omalla family”.
The support work for CDHope in the Netherlands is carried out solely by volunteers. There is a board of directors and two work teams: the sponsor fund team and the home front team. The work teams support CDHope but are not members of the board. The home front team takes care of: Maintaining the address database Writing the newsletters, thank you notes, posters, flyers and presentations Matching up sponsors and children Maintaining the sponsorship administration and the waiting list Putting together sponsor folders and sending updates about the children to the sponsors Organizing the annual general meeting and organizing the practical details of the furlough visits Communications between Uganda and The Netherlands Attending meetings and Maintaining the website and mailbox What can the home front team assist you with? Mainly with all sorts of practical tasks that happen behind the scene. Should you have a change of address or wish to sponsor a child or want to organize a fundraising activity, an email message to: homecommitee@cdhope.org or a letter to Hazelaarlaan 3, 2803 BS Gouda will do the job. The home front can also provide you with attractive custom made folder materials for your projects according to your requirements.
2 www.cdhope.org — homecommitee@cdhope.org — secretary@cdhope.org — De Kapberg 11, 3471 DC Kamerik