Get involved in Mukti Mission




	Mukti Mission India provides for the needs and development of the women and children in their care. You can make a direct impact on the life of a child through Child Sponsorship. By donating $35 a month you can help Mukti provide a child a loving home, education, health care, emotional and spiritual development. Your giving will change a life. Child Sponsorship FAQs How much does it cost to sponsor a child? What happens to my money? Will I hear from the child I sponsor? Can I write to the child? Will the child write back? Can I send them a gift? Can I sponsor a boy? How long do I need to sponsor the child? What happens when the child I sponsor leaves Mukti? Do donations qualify for tax rebates? I'm ready to start. What now? How much does it cost to sponsor a child? $35 per month sponsorship brings hope to a girl. Your support and prayers will be a vital spiritual support to her as she grows up in this changing world. What happens to my money? 77% of all donations are sent to India. Will I hear from the child I sponsor? Alternate years you receive a photo and greeting at Christmas or a progress report. You may expect to read about your child in the monthly prayer notes about once a year. Can I write to the child? Yes, the girls love to receive short letters in simple English, and photos. They proudly show others letters from their "auntie" or "uncle". All correspondence must be sent addressed to the superintendent with the child's name and flower family on the back of the envelope. Will the child write back? The girls love to receive letters, but for most of the girls it is not possible to write back in English. They speak Marathi. Although taught English as a subject in high school, many are not fluent enough to speak or write it. Many of the children's mothers do not know sufficient English to help the children answer letters. Can I send them a gift? You may send a monetary gift to the New Zealand office for birthdays with your regular support. Birthday or Christmas gift money is pooled so that all the girls, some of whom don't have sponsors, will each receive a gift. This avoids conflict and enables all children to share equally in the blessings. Small items such as stickers or hankies can be included in letters. You MAY NOT send packages to the children. Not only may items be confiscated by Indian Customs, but Mukti could be in danger of appearing to receive contraband goods. At NO time may you send money directly. It is a punishable offence in India to receive money through the mail. All money clearly marked "Birthday/Christmas gift" will be forwarded 100% to Mukti, India. Can I sponsor a boy? There are some boys at Mukti. Very occasionally there are boys to be sponsored. Most boys are adopted or live at the boys home at one of the outstation homes. The children at the outstation homes are supported through donations for the project and by support from within India. How long do I need to sponsor the child? The girls need sponsors for the entire time they are dependents staying at Mukti Mission. It is up to you how long you choose to sponsor, but we trust you will be involved for some years. Many of our sponsors have been helping their Mukti girls since they were young children and found it to be a blessing to follow the girls' development. If your circumstances change, and you wish to discontinue your sponsorship please let us know. What happens when the child I sponsor leaves Mukti? You will be notified if your child leaves the mission for any reason. When an older girl becomes financially independent after training, or if she marries, we will inform you and ask whether you would like to sponsor another girl. Do donations qualify for tax rebates? Donations to Mukti Mission over $5 ARE tax deductible. The New Zealand tax year is 1 April - 31 March. Receipts An annual tax receipt will be sent to you at the end of the tax year for Child Sponsorship support and for all regular donations (such as cheque, automatic payments and regular credit card authorities). All child sponsorship gift amounts and one off donations will be included in your annual tax receipt. I'm ready to start. What now? Contact Mukti NZ and we will mail a sponsorship pack with your girl's photo, a brief history and all the information you need. Contact Mukti.