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Project Spotlight
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Welcome to Givewell's Project Spotlight. Each month we highlight a project
for which a charity is currently seeking funds. We also provide details on
how to give directly for this project.
Project description The impact of a parent with Multiple Sclerosis on their immediate family can be very significant. The MS Society recognised a large gap in traditional counselling – families were not given an opportunity to share experiences and support each other in adjusting family relationships after a member was diagnosed with MS. The Family Camp Project facilitates parents with MS and their children coming together to explore areas of mutual interest and concerns. There is also an element of “having fun”. An analysis of results achieved found that the camps help to encourage healthy emotional development. The camps are conducted over a 3 day period and there are 5 key elements to the program: 1) Children’s Discussion Session. 2) Children Expressing Feelings Through Art. 3) Parent Discussion Group. 4) Family Activity. 5) Family Discussion. So far 12 camps have been held over a 3 year period. They are evenly spread across Victoria and are open to up to 12 families with children 17 and under. Can donors/grantmakers give directly for this project? Yes If so, how? By cheque made out to “Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria Ltd”, stating that the donation is to be directed to The Family Camp Program. Cheques to be sent to the attention of Mr. Bruce Perham, Senior Social Worker, who can also be contacted for more information on (03) 9828 7222. Postal Address: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria Ltd., Private Bag 25, Toorak, VIC 3142. Is there an allowance for administration costs? No This month’s nomination is by Givewell’s Aneesh Sadarangani, who has made a personal donation to the project which has been matched by Givewell. Aneesh says “Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease with most cases being diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. For people who have children and then contact the disease, it could have an adverse impact on family relationships. I have chosen The Family Camp Program because it focuses on emotional development for the family in a camp-like atmosphere.” |
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