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Chenda is being denied her chance to learn.
The reason is out of her control.
This happens every day.
A quality education is every girl’s right. Unfortunately it’s not every girl’s reality.
Twelve-year-old Chenda from Cambodia was in Grade 2 when she learned that her family couldn’t afford to keep her in school.
Her parents went to neighbouring Thailand in search of work, and Chenda went to live with her grandfather.
Instead of going to school, Chenda started to do chores at home instead to pass the time.
“I wanted to go to school like other children,” Chenda said. “After doing housework, I had nothing to do. I was unhappy.”
There are millions of girls around the world who face barriers keeping them from school, such as poverty, conflict, a lack of hygiene facilities, poor learning experiences, and sometimes harmful views about gender.
Chenda wanted to stay in school, but her parents couldn’t afford books, uniforms, or transport to get her there and back.
While Chenda’s mum went looking for a job to bring more income to the family, Chenda worked in her grandfather’s house, missing her opportunity to learn and play at school.
“Now, I must help my grandfather with the housework, cooking and chopping firewood,” she said.
“Sometimes I struggle to use the axe. Sometimes I burn my hand when I start the fire.”
Girls like Chenda should be in school. Poverty shouldn’t be a reason they are denied an education.
You can help girls transform their future.
“I wanted to go to school like other children.”
– Chenda, age 12
Girls who are not in school are more likely to remain in poverty. They are also at a greater risk of sexual exploitation, forced or early marriage, and gender based
violence.
Sadly, the impacts of the pandemic, climate change and economic instability on developing communities has increased the number of girls leaving school early, or not attending at all.
Without intervention right now, thousands of girls could lose their opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves through education.
Investing in education is one of the very best ways to help girls in developing communities stay safe, break the cycle of poverty and build better lives for themselves and their families.
Twelve-year-old Chenda is proof of the difference you can make with a donation to ChildFund.
Thanks to the support of people like you, ChildFund’s partner on the ground in Cambodia, and the work of her school, Chenda was able to resume her learning.
ChildFund with local partners, helped with some financial support, and after a year of missed school, a delighted Chenda went back.
“I was very happy the day my grandfather told me the teacher had asked him to send me back. ChildFund helped me with learning materials. I have a school bag, pen, writing book, pencil, shoes, and school uniform,” Chenda told us.
Make a life-changing donation today.
It took a village
to get Chenda to school.
Here’s how your donation can
help children
YOU’LL IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND FUND STUDY MATERIALS.
You can make schools safer for girls by helping to provide clean water and girls’ toilets so they do not have to go out into nature or open spaces.
Your donation will also help pay for uniforms, shoes, books and other school supplies to help them learn and live up to their potential.
YOU’LL HELP TRAIN TEACHERS AND TUTORS.
Your support will help give teachers the skills they need to make their classrooms safe and their lessons fun and engaging. Teachers will learn about positive discipline, gender equality and inclusion.
Your gift will also help support peer tutor programs so no child is left behind in their learning.
YOU’LL SHOW GIRLS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHY LEARNING MATTERS.
To help girls go to school, and get out of poverty, their families and community leaders need to value
their right to an education.
Your donation will help ChildFund and our local partners work with communities to change outdated
views on educating girls.
PLEASE HELP MORE GIRLS GO TO SCHOOL – AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.
Please donate generously.
Girls Are Being Denied An Education
Frequently Asked Questions
In Australia, donations to registered charities like ours are tax deductible — it’s one way the government encourages individuals and organisations to support important causes.
When you donate to ChildFund Australia, your gift helps deliver essential programs that protect, educate, and empower children and families in need. And when tax time comes around, you can claim your donation as a deduction, which may reduce the amount of income tax you pay. It’s a win-win: you make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, and you receive a financial benefit in return.
So, not only does your generosity help create a brighter future — it also makes financial sense.
In Australia, there is no upper limit on the amount you can claim as a tax deduction for charitable donations — as long as certain conditions are met.
Your donation must be made to a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) — a registered charity or organisation approved by the ATO like ChildFund Australia.
– You can claim donations of $2 or more.
– The donation must be a true gift, meaning you don’t receive a material benefit in return (e.g. a raffle ticket or dinner).
– You’ll need a receipt from the charity that includes their ABN and confirms it’s a DGR.
– Donations are claimed in your individual tax return in the year they were made.
While there’s no set cap, the donation deduction cannot create or increase a tax loss. If your deduction is larger than your taxable income, the excess can be carried forward to future tax years.
To claim a tax deduction for a donation, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires you to have a receipt as proof of your gift. This helps confirm that the donation was made to a registered charity like ChildFund Australia and that it meets all the criteria for a tax deduction. However, there are some exceptions. For example:
- If you donated through your employer’s workplace giving program, your payslip or payment summary may be enough evidence.
- For donations made through third-party platforms, you may be able to use the confirmation emails they send as proof.
Even so, we always recommend keeping your official receipt to make tax time easy and stress-free. If you ever misplace a receipt, don’t worry — just get in touch with us. We’re happy to help you retrieve a copy so you can claim your deduction with confidence.
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Yes, charity donations are tax deductible if certain conditions are met. If you’re filing your tax return for the first time, have never claimed donations or donated at all, you’re probably wanting to know more about how you can claim donations to charity on your taxes. We’ve answered some of the most important questions about tax deductible donations below.