Mikono Appeal

What is this appeal for?

Mikono Association Inc is a new organisation which aims ot support people living in developing countries to study in a health related field. We aim to financially help people attend university or a training college who may otherwise not be able to afford this. A proviso of the grants we award is that the recipient must pledge to stay in the developing country for a minimum of two years after they graduate. Hence, we are trying to encourage the retention of locally trained health professionals in their country of origin (and in doing so, reverse the "brain drain" that currently exists whereby heath workers in developing countries are lost to the first world).

How will the funds be used?
This appeal is our "launch appeal" as a new organisation. All funds donated go towards grants to help people in developing countries study a health related field. The board of the association is comprised of volunteers, who have pledged to maintain costs at a minimum, in order to see as high a proportion of funds go towards the grants as possible (this number is currently close to 100%). A unique aspect of this Association is that its members are able to attend the Annual General Meeting (held in July in Perth, WA), during which who receives grants is decided. So, those who regularly donate to the charity are able to be part of the decision making process and participate in the function of the charity at a grassroots level. See our website www.buildingbridgesabroad.com for more information.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Funds will go towards the grants outlined previously

Is this appeal tax deductible? No

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, though it will be delayed as it is sent by Mikono Association Inc

There are many ways to donate - select your donation method below

Donate Online

Help to support your community by donating to a community group through our secure online donations service. Donating online ensures 100% of your donation reaches the group of your choice (less 1.228% credit card fee for Visa and Mastercard / less 1.43% card fee for AMEX). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

Donate by Phone

Call 0421 850 229 and have your credit card details on hand to donate over the phone.

Donate by Fax

Download printable donation form and fax to:

Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
PO Box 990
INNALOO WA 6918

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to Mikono Association Inc in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Ms Christina Bertilone
Chairperson/ Principle Executive Officer
Telephone: 0421 850 229
Email: mail@buildingbridgesabroad.com
Website: www.buildingbridgesabroad.com

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