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Find out more »As a Children First! member your regular tax deductible donation supports Plan's priority development projects in countries throughout Southern & Eastern Africa and Asia. Priority projects supported through Children First! often require specialised involvement from Australian program managers, have specific short to medium-term objectives and target communities where projects cannot be funded by sponsorship.
By contributing as little as $25 a month you can be part of real change for communities in Africa and Asia.
- Where do my contributions go?
- How does Plan decide which priority projects to undertake?
- As a Children First! supporter, what do I receive?
- Why not give goods instead of cash donations?
- Can I visit the projects?
- What are my payment options?
Questions and Answers in Full...
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As a Children First! member you are contributing to a portfolio of priority projects throughout Southern & Eastern Africa and Asia. These projects are facilitated by Plan program managers in Australia and are often co-funded by grants from AusAID, the Australian Government's agency for international development.
Our priority projects address the specific development needs of communities in:
- early childhood care and development (ECCD),
- improving educational opportunities and outcomes,
- water, sanitation and hygiene;
- enhancing livelihoods and food security;
- protecting and promoting community rights and resilience.
View a list of current priority projects.
Regular contributions through Children First! mean Plan can commit to both long and short-term projects with our local country partners.
Your contributions ensure all projects targeted by Children First! are adequately resourced and are able to achieve their project goals within the timeframe agreed to with communities.
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How does Plan decide which priority projects to undertake?
Plan priority projects are developed by program staff from Australia and our in-country partners after consultation with community members including women, men and children. Together with Plan staff, community members set their development priorities.
Initial studies and assessments are undertaken to ensure the projects are sustainable and reach their development goals. Proposals are then developed, including project goals, objectives, monitoring, evaluation, budgets and timeframes. Once funding sources are agreed, Plan staff, partners and communities then begin to implement the project.
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As a Children First! supporter, what do I receive?
Children First! members receive regular information from Plan including:
- A welcome kit that details what the regular donation will help achieve.
- Children First! updates twice yearly with details of our priority projects and their impact.
- An annual tax receipt which allows you to claim the full benefit of your tax deduction with all Children First! contributions and any additional donations.
- Global Child our bi-annual magazine packed with interesting stories and articles about Plan’s work in Australia and around the world.
- Our regular supporter eNewsletter
- A welcome kit that details what the regular donation will help achieve.
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Why not give goods instead of cash donations?
The key resource for Priority Projects is funding. Many projects do not require goods at all but all projects need adequate financial support.
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Plan can facilitate visits but we require at least 8 weeks notice prior to the planned departure to arrange all of the details of the visit. Visits are subject to Plan approval and may not always be possible.
A standard police check is required for all visitors aged 18 years and over.
For more information, contact our Supporter Service team on 13 PLAN (13 7526) or send us a message.
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See our payment information faq section for answers to common questions.
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