How does the money that is raised get distributed to the orphans? Is there anyone checking to make sure that it actually reaches the right students?
A. There are two volunteer committees responsible for the money raised for the Children of Bukati project – one in Canada and another in Kenya. In Canada, the committee consists of Peter Guthrie (treasurer), Cate Dewey (chair) and Karen Richardson. The money is deposited into a separate bank account used only for this project. This account is audited by two auditors chosen by the Stone United Church every January. Three times a year, money is transferred from the Canadian account to the project account in Kenya. The committee in Kenya includes the principal of the school and the chair and treasurer of the Home and School association. The latter two positions are elected. All three Kenyans must be present at the bank for money to be withdrawn from the account. The account is audited annually by the school board. Photocopies of receipts are sent to Canada. These are also used to audit the Canadian account. No money actually goes to an individual orphan. Orphans are identified when they b
