E - Newsletter 22: September 2003

This year has been a significant year for HCI. We had a profoundly successful fundraising event and we thank all of you for your contribution and support.

PLEASE VISIT OUT WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS!!!

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With gratitude, HCI acknowledges the tremendous patronage from all of you during the fundraiser and beyond. Many more children have now been sponsored through our Adopt-A-Child scheme and more days have been included for the Meal For A Day scheme. For details please click on the following link:

Adopt A Child

Meal For A Day

FINANCIAL UPDATE

(Fundraising event)

In keeping with our promise to utilize your donations to the fullest for the charitable activities, we have consistently maintained a high disbursement rate from all donations received. Our administrative expense for the fundraising segment was approximately 1% of the donations collected. The details of the money put towards the charitable projects can be found in our online newsletter at:

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YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

This summer, three of our youths volunteered at one of our organizations in India, Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA). Dinesh, Rajan and John stayed at the Sangam for a month, interacting with the youths and children that lived there (photo below). They also completed a field study visiting rural areas with affected children and their families to evaluate the condition of the disabled in rural India. They also investigated the quality of rehabilitation offered at ASSA and developed suggestions and recommendations for more efficient processes at the Sangam. Their report can be viewed at our website at this link (Microsoft Word is required to view the document):

STUDY OF REHABILITATION AND INTEGRATION IN RURAL INDIA

PHOTOS FROM ASSA

Our youths also took plenty of photographs during their stay at Amar Seva Sangam. The photographs can be viewed at these two links:

ALBUM 1

ALBUM 2

RECEIPTS

We have mailed out (or hand-delivered) the receipts for August 2003. If you have not received your copy, please let us know at

hci@rogers.com. Thank you.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS??

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Handi-Care International, its donor organizations, donation schemes or events; as well as any suggestions or ideas, please email them to hci@rogers.com.