Based on the innovative concept of ‘Family Social Responsibility’, our Family Fellowship Program offers the entire family an opportunity to make a genuine contribution whilst becoming closely involved with TEWOAF on an ongoing basis, and from one generation to the next, both in Australia and in India. This unique donor club welcomes supporters who have given either a lump sum of $3,300 or whose accumulated donations have reached this great milestone.
The Program was officially launched in February 2005 by our Patron The Honourable Ron Merkel QC during the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Initially, a total of 21 families chose to become part of the program. The funds raised were used for the construction of The Merkel Family Fellowship Building – opened in October 2006 – a new dormitory built to accommodate children displaced by the disaster.
There are currently 63 Family Fellows.
Fellowship membership offers a range of benefits, including:
- Membership of The East West Overseas Aid Foundation, receiving regular updates and invitations to special events;
- Free accommodation at the Children's Home as guests of TEWOAF, subject to availability;
- Transportation to the Home (including pick-up & drop-off at Chennai Airport, and other arrival or departure points);
- Assistance and advice with respect to travel from the Home to all nearby tourist destinations;
- Family Fellows may apply to volunteer their skills both in Australia and India - click here to learn about volunteering.
Because the Foundation has the facilities for Family Fellows to visit the Home they can really appreciate and become involved in the work being done. All who have visited have found it very rewarding. It also provides an invaluable opportunity for the children at the Home to meet you. In this way, East meets West in a reciprocal experience of giving and sharing.
The East West Overseas Aid Foundation (ABN 18 002 155 029) has been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient and gifts to it are deductible for Australian Income Tax purposes. The Foundation issues all donors with its official receipt evidencing the amount of their donation and confirming its tax deductible status.
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