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Regular monthly donations enable programs to flourish, helping to ensure the teachers’ wages, rent and utilities are paid, equipment can be repaired or upgraded. It also assists with planning and security.

Donate On-line

On-line donations are acknowledged with a tax deductible receipt. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Please click on the GiveNow button to donate online.

Donate by Cheque

Please send your donation by cheque, made payable to SAWA-Australia (SA) Inc, to:

The Treasurer
SAWA-Australia(SA) Inc
PO Box 44, Dernancourt, SA 5075

Your donation will be acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

Members and Supporters

Members may vote at meetings and nominate to serve on the committee. Membership fees are not tax deductible. They are important to assist with SAWA SA’s administrative costs (stationery, brochure production, auditing of books, postage, Website costs, etc.) so that all donations and other funds go directly to our projects to support women and girls in Afghanistan
Your application for membership, plus any optional donation, can be processed via the Membership link in our online shop.

There is also a Printed Details & Cheque option available, where you can print, complete, and post details along with a cheque – instead of the new ecommerce method.

Supporters provide financial support via one-off or regular donations, or in-kind assistance.

Honorary life members
Honorary life membership may be granted to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to SAWA-Australia (SA).

Volunteer

We are all volunteers who value the work of SAWA in Afghanistan. If you are interested in helping, even in a casual role where you do not have to attend meetings formally, then please contact us.

Read our Annual Report, see what we do and let us know how you would like to help. Maybe fundraising by organising a morning tea, concert or film night, or selling merchandise. Contact us, we are sure there is some way you can help.

Shop

From our online shop, you’ll find the Annual SAWA Membership as well as beautiful products and gifts.

Also consider purchasing Making Marks, a book created by a collection of Afghan and Australian women artists is available.

All proceeds from sales go via SAWA to the Organisation for the Promotion of Women’s Capabilities (OPAWC) which operates the Vocational Training Centre in Kabul. Unfolding Projects – Making Marks Books

Leave a Gift or Bequest in your Will

Read on to find out everything you need to know about leaving a gift in your Will to SAWA-Australia(SA) Inc.

If you need more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing info@sawa-australia.org.

How to leave a gift

When making a bequest, you’re welcome to use the following text as appropriate:

Gifts in Wills (also called Bequests) are property or assets given to an individual or organisation in your Will. Gifts in Wills can come in many different forms including residues of estates, fixed sums of money, or percentages of assets.

To make the process as simple as possible, below is some suggested wording when including SAWA-Australia (SA) Inc. in your Will. This can be taken to your solicitor or directly written into your Will if you are managing it yourself.

To avoid confusion and subsequent legal costs it is essential that you use our official name: Sawa-Australia (SA) Inc. and our ABN 73 162 014 759.

Suggested wording for your Will

“I give, devise and bequeath, free of all duties and taxes
*_________________________________________________________ to SAWA-Australia (SA) Inc., ABN 73 162 014 759 (or its successor organisation) for its general purposes. An authorised receipt from SAWA-Australia (SA) Inc. will be a sufficient discharge for the executor(s) or trustee without seeing to the final distribution of the funds.”
* insert one of the following:
the whole (or ….%) of the residue of my estate
the whole (or ….%) of my estate
the sum of $ (amount)
(Details of a particular asset, such as shares or property.)

Our promise to you

If you choose to leave us a gift in your Will, we promise to:

  • Honour your wishes
  • Honour your privacy – we would like to acknowledge your generosity but will only give you the recognition you are comfortable with
  • Ensure your gift is used in the most effective way.

Thank you once again for your thoughtfulness and consideration.

SAWA Membership