Trons For Children
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[edit] What is Trons For Children?
Trons For Children is a charity committee consisting of Class of 2009 Mechatronics Engineering students at the University of Waterloo. Founded in January 2006, the committee's purpose is to raise funds and sponsor children in Third World countries. The first child to be sponsored is Ahdatul-islamiya, a 9 year old girl living in Indonesia.
[edit] What's New with Trons For Children?
As for now, this wiki will be used to inform tron09.com users about Trons For Children commitee. If people find the information on this wiki to be too boring and needs to be cut out or edited, please feel free. UWMike is very busy thesedays so he's still trying to make some time to set up a bit of web space, possible separate forum subject, for Trons For Children on Tron09.com.
A letter from Ahdatul-Islamiya's family has arrived!! We only need to find some web space to upload these letters for everyone to see...
[edit] Finance Report
| Nov 23 | Balance Forward | +$0.00 | $341.83 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | Service Charge | -$3.90 | $337.93 |
| Dec 01 | Forster Parents Plan | -$33.00 | $304.93 |
| Dec 04 | Tron Sports Team | +$10.00 | $314.93 |
| Dec 31 | Servicen Charge | -$3.90 | $311.03 |
| Jan 02 | Foster Parents Plan | -$33.00 | $273.03 |
[edit] Current Project
[edit] Current Goals
- To set up milestones/plans for the next term
[edit] How You Can Participate
- Let us know what you think, and share fundraising ideas
- If you would like to write to the sponsored child, feel free to let us know, and we'll provide you with help/information.
(Lead Contact: AJung Moon)
[edit] Sponsorship Details
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Charity Channel of Choice:
Foster Parents Plan
Sponsored child name: Ahdatul-islamiyah
Sponsored child number 0744-006542
Sponsored child date of birth: 23/09/1996
Sex of sponsored child : Female
Community name: La-shinta
Religion of sponsored child: Muslim
Community code: LAS
[edit] Letter From Charity Channel
[edit] Letters from Adatul-islamiyah and her family
Just after Christmas, I've received a package from the Foster Parents Plan. Included were two new photos of Adatul-islamiyah and an update on how she is doing. I've attached the update here, as well as the letter Adatul-islamiyah's family had written to us earlier.
- Letter from Adatul's Family: (English)(Indonesian)
[edit] Introducing Ahdatul-islamiyah
First of all, let us talk about Ahdatul-islamiyah. She is an active little girl whose favourite games include skipping. Her grandmother tells me that Ahdatul-islamiyah always says that when she is older she would like to be a teacher. In this part of the world children grow up fast and all must play a part in the family’s progress and survival. Although they still have time to play they must also help with the daily chores. Ahdatul-islamiyah helps with small errands.
Ahdatul-islamiyah is now in the third grade of the primary school. Her grandmother says that her performance in school is good. She is a bright child and studies hard. The day starts early for Ahdatul-islamiyah as she heads for school. She travels by foot and it takes her less than 30 minutes. Every day Ahdatul-islamiyah meets her friends Rizal and Arfan and likes children everywhere they chatter about all kinds of different things so the time passes quickly. Ahdatul-islamiyah is glad to reach school and to start the day with her friends. She always looks forward to the social sciences and local language lessons that are her favourite subjects.
Ahdatul-islamiyah is able to write to you herself and is keen to learn more about you, your family and the country in which you live. It is also very exciting for them to receive a letter or a photograph from a friend abroad and so I hope you will be able to find the time to send Ahdatul-islamiyah and her family a message occasionally. I have seen the wide smiles, which this can bring to a child’s face!
[edit] Introducing Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family
There are 4 family members living together with Ahdatul-islamiyah. I would like to introduce them to you.
Maryam (37), who is Ahdatul-islamiyah’s grandmother. At the moment she is working as a housewife.
Cora (64), who is Ahdatul-islamiyah’s grandfather. At the moment he is working as a fisherman.
Herni (21), who is Ahdatul-islamiyahs aunt
Herson (27), who is Ahdatul-islamiyah’s uncle. At the moment he is working as a fisherman.
Ahdatul-islamiyah does not live with her parents since her mother has died and her father has abandoned the family. At home the family speaks their local language, Mbojo.
[edit] Ahdatul-isIamiyah and her family’s health
Maryam told me that Ahdatul-islamiyah has been in good health during the past six months. This means that she was one of the fortunate ones as still, many children suffer from diseases that could be prevented. If Ahdatul islamiyah or any of her family is sick, they can go to the health post, a journey of about forty-five minutes. If there were an emergency case, the family would have to travel more than two hours to get to the nearest hospital.
[edit] Where Ahdatul-islamiyah and her family live
Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family lives in a small house made of wood with a tile and slate roof. The family with a legal title owns the house. Whilst showing me their home, Maryam told me that the house is in a fair condition. Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family does not have their own latrine and have to use an open field or public area for their needs. This creates a lower level of hygiene and increases the incidence of disease, particularly amongst the children.
In many areas of Plan’s work a lack of access to clean safe drinking water all year round is a real problem and can cause an increase in common water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera. During the rainy season, the family gets their water from rivers, streams or springs, less than 1 km away while during the dry season they use a covered well with handpump as their main water source which is less than 1 km away. There is sufficient water during both rainy and dry seasons. The water is safe for the family to drink at all times.
Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family uses a brazier to cook their daily meals and their main fuel is wood. Collecting firewood is usually the work of women and children and a very time consuming task. For lighting the house the family uses electricity officially supplied with meter. Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family, like their friends and neighbours have a very small income and it is a struggle to be able to meet their basic needs. However, the families in the La-shinta community have a rich social life. During their spare time, Ahdatul-islamiyah’s family loves talking with friends and watching TV. In this region, you will find many people watch TV during the evening. La-shinta has a communal TV where Ahdatul-islamiyah and her family can pay to watch their favourite programs, like a cinema. It is one of their great pleasures in their hard life.
