FAQ - Children Changing the World
Where do the projects take place?
All the projects of SOPAR are realized in the State of Andhra Pradesh in the Southeast of India.
Is there a deadline for the registration?
Registration deadline is 9th January 2012 for the schools that want to finish the project within the school-year. It is possible to register after this date, however SOPAR cannot guarantee the school will receive the commemorative plaque before the end of the school year.
What happens when we register?
When we receive the registration form, we send you an acknowledgement (by e-mail) and we ask to our partner in India, Bala Vikasa, to begin the project. A school’s registration is a commitment on its part to achieve the project.
What happens if we collect the money without being registered?
If your school has raised funds without registering, you can send the funds to SOPAR and you will receive the commemorative plaque within the following school year.
What do we do if we have extra money?
If you collect more money than the necessary amount for your project, you can allocate it to another of SOPAR’s programs. SOPAR could also use surpluses to help the schools which did not manage to reach their objective.
Can relatives get a charity receipt?
When requested, we send charity receipts for a donation over $15.00. To emit a receipt, we need your full name, mailing address and the amount of the donation. Usually, we send the charity receipts at the beginning of February.
How to send the money?
The best way is to write a check in the name of SOPAR and send it to:
SOPAR, 1 Chemin des Érables, Gatineau Qc J8V 1C1.
When will we receive the plaque?
Schools that registered before January 9th will receive their plaque by June 15th 2012.
Can we have a photo of our project?
Yes, we can send you a digital photo by email.
Will every pupil receive a thank-you letter?
No. We send a model letter that includes the photo of the well. The school administration is responsible for copying and distributing the letters to all the children.
Can we communicate with people of the village where we realized our project?
Generally, the villages where SOPAR works are in a remote location and most have no access to Internet.
About the wells:
What is the cost of a well?
The cost of a well is $850 CAD. The villagers will add a local contribution which can reach 15 % of the total sum. For SOPAR this local contribution is a key in involving communities and ensuring sustainable development.
How many villages need a well?
In Andhra Pradesh, there are approximately 30 000 villages and more than half of them have no access to drinking water.
How many families can use the well?
Generally, wells benefit 40 to 60 families (150 to 300 individuals).
How long the new well is going to last?
The life of a well depends on the quantity of water available in the water table and this varies from one place to the other according to population, demand and geographic conditions. In general a well will last for 10-15 years.
What distances do women and children travel to fetch water?
Aften, the first water source is located 1 or 2 kilometres outside of the village. In the worst cases, water sources can be more than 4 kilometres away.
Concerning desks and benches:
How much cost writing desks and benches for a class?
To equip a class from 30 to 50 pupils costs $800 CAD. This sum includes writing desks, benches, delivery and installation.
How long the writing desks and benches are going to last?
SOPAR will ensure that quality furniture will be installed in the classrooms in order to make a lasting difference and so as many students as possible can benefit.
How many students are in a classroom?
There are approximately 45-50 students per classroom. This varies fro a school to another.
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