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
Donate by Bank Transfer (EFT)
Using your online banking, or in person at your bank branch – please arrange direct transfer of your tax deductible donation to:
- Bendigo Bank
- BSB: 633-000
- Account No. 126035633
- Account name SAWA-Australia
- Please include your name and email address as the reference, you will then receive a tax-deductible receipt at the end of the financial year
For transfers from overseas, you’ll also need our international bank SWIFT code: BENDAU3B
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.
Members and Supporters
Membership
As a member of SAWA(SA) you can have a say in the governance of the organisation by voting at the AGM or other meetings and nominate to serve on the Committee.
Members also receive our quarterly newsletter (the SAWAN) by email – so you can stay informed!
SAWA(SA) uses GiveNow to manage our memberships. The GiveNow system is designed and built for Australian community organisations.
To become a member, or renew your membership, go to:
Through the GiveNow membership platform, SAWA(SA) members can use the MyGiving portal at any time to:
- Update personal details relating to your membership, if a change occurs.
- Update credit card details, should they change or expire.
- Adjust the type of membership purchased or cancel an existing membership.
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 beautiful products and gifts to purchase to support SAWA(SA).
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.
