Charity Spotlight

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ChildFund was internationally founded in 1938 as China’s Children Fund (CCF) by an American missionary. As CCF’s scope of aid expanded, it became appropriate to change the name. ChildFund Australia was established in 1985 as a development organisation working to reduce or eliminate poverty for children in the developing world. Using a child sponsorship approach, as well as public donations and government grants, ChildFund Australia directly implements programs in Cambodia, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea and manages projects delivered by partner organisations in Asia, Africa and the Americas. It is a member of ChildFund Alliance - a global network of 12 organisations which assists more than 15 million children in 55 countries. The organisation has experienced strong financial growth over the years and in 2008 its Total Income increased by 14%. Fundraising Income also increased by 9% to reach $27m, while Fundraising Costs were kept low at 18%.

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Plan Australia is a part of Plan International - one of the world's largest community development organisations. Plan started internationally back in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War and opened an office in Australia in 1971. Plan works at the grassroots level to empower communities to overcome poverty, so that children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. It encourages children to express their views and be actively involved in improving their communities through activities, such as education and health programs, that are based on a child centered community development approach. Together with its supporters, Plan is a catalyst for change, free from political and religious agendas, existing only for the sake of children. In 2008 Plan Australia experienced a 10% increase in Total Income to $26m. Fundraising Revenue accounted for 80% of its Total Income, and this revenue source also experienced healthy growth of 6%.

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