N$10 campaign for orphans

THE Church Alliance for Orphans (Cafo) has launched a fundraising campaign in which people are asked to donate N$10 a month by means of debit orders.

Cafo supports faith-based organisations working with orphans and vulnerable children. Cafo Director Henry Platt said many children are orphaned by AIDS every day and the situation should be seen as a long-term problem requiring commitment not only from donors, but from the Namibian public, private sector and Government.”Although Cafo receives funding from international donors, we are looking towards self-sustainability, less dependence on outside help, and involving the entire Namibia community in caring for its orphans, hence creating a nation of strong civilisation,” Platt said.”We are appealing to the whole nation, young or old, to open their arms of generosity and give to a worthy cause that will in return benefit the nation and everyone in it.These orphans are tomorrow’s leaders; we take care of them today and they will take care of us,” he added.For an application form and further information about the campaign, contact the Cafo Finance Office at (061) 26 9572, Fax: (061) 26 9574 or e-mail: cafo@iway.naCafo Director Henry Platt said many children are orphaned by AIDS every day and the situation should be seen as a long-term problem requiring commitment not only from donors, but from the Namibian public, private sector and Government.”Although Cafo receives funding from international donors, we are looking towards self-sustainability, less dependence on outside help, and involving the entire Namibia community in caring for its orphans, hence creating a nation of strong civilisation,” Platt said.”We are appealing to the whole nation, young or old, to open their arms of generosity and give to a worthy cause that will in return benefit the nation and everyone in it.These orphans are tomorrow’s leaders; we take care of them today and they will take care of us,” he added.For an application form and further information about the campaign, contact the Cafo Finance Office at (061) 26 9572, Fax: (061) 26 9574 or e-mail: cafo@iway.na