DISTANCE
ADOPTION
What
is a "Distance Adoption" ?
"Distance Adoption" implies contributing towards the educational
upbringing as well as the betterment in living standards for a
child in a Third world country.
It should not be construed as a disguised international
adoption.
The child is not uprooted from his or her social surroundings
and remains firmly planted in the local community.
All that the "adopting parents” have got to do is contribute
from “far apart", through an annual fee, towards the needs of
"their" child (in relation to studies, health assistance,
food.…)
Who does "Distance Adoption" refer to?
All children aged 4-12 years (kids over that limit are part of the
"Grants" project)
Why should you make a "Distance Adoption" ?
Millions of children all over the world live in tough conditions:
left alone, exploited, with no access to the least level of
education, they spend most of their lifetime on the streets
leading a hand-to-mouth existence.
"Distance Adopting and Supporting" of a child implies, through the
help of local missionaries, offering hope and the possibility of
redemption to at least 1 of these kids.
It takes very little indeed to change the life of a child.
Why not try?
Who chooses children for adoption?
The selection process is implemented by local missionaries who
collaborate with A.N.P.I.L. They pick the kids badly in need of
assistance, they are the ones who signal us the names and convey
us the information.
The youngsters who enter the list are those whose family, social
and environmental conditions (malnutrition, health, educational
performance) have been assessed
How are the obligations for someone accepting a “Distance
Adoption”?
First and foremost, the disbursement of an annual fee.
Since A.N.P.I.L. coordinates adoptions the world over, the yearly
charge varies in relation to the child’s country of origin and
local provisions. (For exact amounts, click here).
Should you decide to adopt, please send in the amount you like, at
intervals of your choosing.
Kindly remember to cover the full amount within the length of a
calendar year.
What’s the time frame of a “Distance Adoption”?
Approximately 8 years, that is to say the span of primary school
education.
Following the completion of the first cycle, wherever applicable,
the project could move on through a "Grant".
What we request our benefactors is to support the adoption for at
least 1 year. Renewal is not automatic: availability has to be
reconfirmed at the end of each year.
An adoption can however be interrupted at any moment in time, via
a written notification and the return of the child’s "Certificate
of Adoption" that will then be sent to a new ‘parent’.
Has a child ever ‘vanished’ into thin air without leaving any
trace?
As a matter of fact, at times a kid may indeed disappear.
Unfortunately, dropping out of school, a widespread phenomenon in
advanced countries, is even more so in backward nations. One of
the main causes is the transfer of the whole family to another
town where slightly better, although temporary, opportunities may
exist. A second factor may also be the death of a parent or both
father and mother: many of our youngsters have lost either one or
both parents. Circumstances therefore dictate that the orphan opts
to live with a distant relative in order to be with someone. In
similar cases, the mission to which the boy had been entrusted is
helpless – and so are we at ANPIL – and can only hope for the
child’s return, as has happened several times. ANPIL immediately
notifies the adopting family offering details as to the sequence
of events, proposes a new adoption or a refund of the amount paid
– the final decision is however left to the adopting family. It is
indeed a distressing task for us to break such news as we, more
than any others, are aware of how much love and affection gets
showered on these kids, no matter the distance. We understand the
frustrations ‘parents’ may feel; let us not forget however that
even for a few fleeting moments or over a longer period, the
missing child was awarded the chance of studying and enjoying
access to a school, which otherwise would have remained a
far-fetched dream. .
What does a parent receive?
Every adoption is accompanied by a related "Certificate" bearing
the child’s photograph, personal records, an overview of the
Adoption Project in addition to all A.N.P.I.L coordinates.
Constant updates regarding the boy or girl are submitted alongside
‘public awareness’ activities implemented by A.N.P.I.L
Whenever possible, a fresh photograph of the kid is posted once a
year.
Is it possible to get in touch with the adopted child?
The adopting parent may write to the kid.
Should there be a language barrier, A.N.P.I.L will translate your
letter and despatch both the original as well as the translation
to the local mission to be forwarded.
It is advisable not to contact the child directly but through the
local mission or via A.N.P.I.L, as stated above.
How can I send gifts to the adopted child?
You may do so through A.N.P.I.L that shall then forward it to the
child by availing of the local mission.
Presents very much appreciated: clothes, school material and
ordinary toys (no electronics please requiring batteries or
computer games)
What about meeting the child?
Certainly possible. Once a year A.N.P.I.L routinely arranges
volunteer groups, under expert guidance, for summer visits to the
various missions for holding entertainment sessions for the kids
and at the same time, updating the children’s records.
If you wish to meet “your” child by travelling to his country,
please contact A.N.P.I.L at least 3 months in advance.
A.N.P.I.L shall offer you all the assistance necessary and enter
your name in the group of volunteers leaving in the summer.
All expenses (travel and stay) shall be borne by the volunteer.
For out of season travel, A.N.P.I.L will offer the required help
for planning the trip but no guides shall be provided.
