Helping orphaned children get to school

Access to an Education begins by being able to get to school! We need your help to make this possible for our orphaned children.        

 

Imagine the school run. It’s a fairly routine event for most families in Australia - we don't think twice about loading our kids into the family car and dropping them off at school, or double checking they have their bus pass just before waving them goodbye as they board the school bus for another day of fun and learning.

 

With public transport options here in Australia, most families don't have to worry about accessibility with their children getting to and from school. However, this is not the situation for all children in other parts of the world.

 

 

The situation at the Orphanage.

 

In Australia, transportation is a privilege we often take for granted. One that the children at St Tabitha's Greek Orthodox Orphanage in Fiji, no longer have.

 

Before the COVID outbreak, the children were transported to their respective primary and high schools in an old van from the Orphanage. This was a run that Sister Anysia used to do every morning and afternoon. She would take one group of children, then come back to the orphanage for the next group of children - and then for the final group (as the van was not big enough for all of them).

Together we can make a difference this Christmas.
 
Our goal is to raise $60,000 by the start of 2022 to be able to purchase a brand-new 12- seater van to transport the children to and from school. With your help, let’s get the kids to school safe and sound.

If you have donated and require TAX DEDUCTABLE receipt please email via the contact form, email, name and donation amount - https://paradise4kids.org/ 

Global DONATIONS  accepted AU/UK/EU/USA

 

 

Why the children need your help today?

 

During COVID -19 the old minivan broke down – unrepairable, it has been sitting in the garage graveyard for over a year. As lockdown restrictions continued, the children were home schooled, so there was no urgency to replace the van (or money).

 

BUT- school resumes in 2022 and without this vital transportation, the children of St Tabitha's will not be able to attend school again. We are asking for your help to raise the much-needed funds to purchase a new minivan. Whether your contribution is big or small, every dollar will count towards the future education of these children.

 

 

 

 

Want to know more about St Tabitha’s?

 

St Tabitha's Orphanage / Children’s Home is based in Lautoka, Fiji. It offers, a wholistic approach to children's development, catering for the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive development of almost 30 children and youth. It provides stability, love, care, education, and a moral upbringing to orphaned and at-risk children in a safe and secure home type environment.

 

Paradise4kids In Australia, is proud to be a full volunteer charity. No one draws a salary or profits financially. It operates under HADA - Health & Development Aid Abroad Fund Inc Charity No. 1273. Paradise 4 Kids-FIJI focuses its support on the ground in Fiji and financially supports the educational outcomes of St Tabitha's children.

 

Links to visit to stay up to date:

> FOLLOW our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/P4K.FIJI

> Visit our website: https://paradise4kids.org/st-tabitha-orphanage-fiji/

 

Thank you for supporting the new school bus purchase for St Tabitha’s Home.

 

Every little bit helps, if you are unable to give at this time, please consider sharing this campaign with your friends and family.

 

Contact person:

Dr Eleni Athinodorou (PhD)

Director of Education Training & Development

Paradise 4 Kids – Fiji

Office: Brisbane, Australia