They say it all happens so fast – With our four year anniversary approaching in August, OHC is going through some changes…nothing to do with the monarchy! Not only are the children growing up (voices breaking, acne apparent and talk of further study and careers!) our organisation is making some necessary changes. We are setting up new administration structures to meet Nepal government requirements. Part of this process is making changes here in NZ. For NZ sponsors of OHC and GEN, the recent changes to the NZ Charities Commission Act requires all charities to be registered. Accordingly, the Orphan Help Center has applied to be registered and we are currently awaiting our confirmation and registration number. The significance of registration is that all donations to the Charity will be tax deductible to those giving the donation. The earliest this will apply will be in the 2009 income tax returns. We will be sending out certificates highlighting donations made immediately following the end of the 2009 financial year to facilitate your claim for a tax deduction. This seems a very fair an equitable result for those generous enough to donate to worthy causes. At OHC we currently have two volunteers; Chloe Rew from Canada and Sarah McDonald from Auckland. They will both be with the children until the end of June. I am sure they will update us with their experiences. Aside from that OHC is ticking along nicely, the children continuing to enjoy school and bonding together as a family at home.