Amanda Durry -
The Timaru Herald
Monday, 28 April 2008
A South Canterbury businessman isn't just changing the world for one child but changing the lives of many.
The anonymous supporter is sponsoring 52 World Vision children on behalf of three South Island primary schools, which will cost around $25,000 a year.
Twelve Cambodian children are being sponsored on behalf of Timaru Christian School.
World Vision South Island business manager Graeme Newton said the three schools chosen were active in the 40-hour famine and show a real desire to bring about change.
"World Vision is incredibly grateful (to the supporter).
"It's a double win situation with the poor children getting the help they need and major educational benefits for young New Zealanders", he said.
Timaru Christian School is starting a junior module next term to learn more about Cambodia and hopes to send pupils over in the future.
Timaru Christian School principal Shaun Brooker said all 61 of his students will get the chance to develop a relationship with a child.
"Through correspondence between my students and the sponsor children I would hope my students would develop a lifelong empathy for those who are not as well off as themselves, both locally and internationally", he said.
Around 84,000 children are sponsored by New Zealanders, with their $40 a month going to education, water, food and healthcare.
The anonymous donor has been supporting World Vision for a long time and is keen to see young New Zealanders become responsible global citizens.
Mr Newton said the supporter is the first to give money on behalf of schools and World Vision hopes it is the beginning of more.
Christchurch schools Middleton Grange School and Hillview Christian School are getting 25 and 15 children respectively and will be deciding which country next term.
Twelve Cambodian children are being sponsored on behalf of Timaru Christian School.
World Vision South Island business manager Graeme Newton said the three schools chosen were active in the 40-hour famine and show a real desire to bring about change.
"World Vision is incredibly grateful (to the supporter).
"It's a double win situation with the poor children getting the help they need and major educational benefits for young New Zealanders", he said.
Timaru Christian School is starting a junior module next term to learn more about Cambodia and hopes to send pupils over in the future.
Timaru Christian School principal Shaun Brooker said all 61 of his students will get the chance to develop a relationship with a child.
"Through correspondence between my students and the sponsor children I would hope my students would develop a lifelong empathy for those who are not as well off as themselves, both locally and internationally", he said.
Around 84,000 children are sponsored by New Zealanders, with their $40 a month going to education, water, food and healthcare.
The anonymous donor has been supporting World Vision for a long time and is keen to see young New Zealanders become responsible global citizens.
Mr Newton said the supporter is the first to give money on behalf of schools and World Vision hopes it is the beginning of more.
Christchurch schools Middleton Grange School and Hillview Christian School are getting 25 and 15 children respectively and will be deciding which country next term.
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