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Statistics
on family situation of children at KGVI:
- Orphans (1in 5)
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Children living
with 1 parent or relatives (3 in 5)
- Total children at risk (1 in 2)!
- Number of parents with secure jobs 5%
- Extra cost to taking care of a disabled child - $300
per month (this figure came out of a research programme carried out by KGVI
staff)
- Most of our children’s parents or guardians are
unemployed, earning a living as peasant farmers (rural) or as vegetable
vendors (urban).
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Physical conditions of Students:
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Cerebral Palsy
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Hearing Impaired
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Speech Problems
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Spina Bifida
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)
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Paraplegia
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Trauma Injuries
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Arthrogryphosis
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Haemophilia
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Finances
Although
we get some support from the government for 20% of our salaries, the bulk of
our support comes from overseas donations.
These come from small support organisations, schools and friends. We charge low boarding fees but even these
are well beyond the means of most of our families. We are very grateful to friends and schools
who raise funds to sponsor a child’s fees – what a difference this makes both
to the child and to the running costs budget!
Cost of keeping a child at KGVI for a year US$3,500 !
All costs per 1 child per year
Boarding fees $
900
Bus fares $
480
Medical care $
120
Wheelchair $
400
Therapy treatments $
120
General sponsorship $
300
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