DONATIONS & GIFTS FOR THE CHILDREN DONATIONS Amanecer does not believe in fund raising campaigns or any form of publicity that would take resources needed by the program for the maintenance and education of the children. Instead the program relies on the contributions of individuals both within and outside of formal church organizations for its operating expenses. At present the average annual expenditure on administration is 10%. Therefore 90% of the money that is donated is applied directly to the welfare of the children. The money contributed through sponsorships is not given to individual children but rather to the house where they are living. Every effort is made to ensure that all children receive an equal amount of benefit from any contributions either general ones or ones targeted to a house of an individual child. If you would like to make a donation to Amanecer you can do so by sending your contribution to one of the addresses listed in the contact section. The offices in the U.S. and CANADA will send a receipt for tax purposes on receipt of your gift. Please do not send money in the mail directly to Bolivia. Donations of clothes, toys and computers are very welcome as well. There is often a need for basic medical supplies and vitamins. To mail these items in bulk from Europe or North America is expensive and somewhat unreliable. Friends of the program usually bring these items with them when they visit. If you were planning a trip to South America we would welcome any of these items you wish to bring with you. GIFTS FOR THE CHILDREN Mailing small packages for individual children is less expensive and more reliable. Favorite items are T-shirts, action figures, ball caps, posters, novelty items and post cards. These mailed packages should be secured and registered where possible. The child's name should appear on the package and not Amanecer. Packages should be less than 1 kilo (2 pounds)to avoid duties.