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“Covid has definitely taken a toll on families who are already struggling to make ends meet as many of them are now faced with redundancy, reduced hours or income. “We know of families who overnight found themselves in a situation where they had to ask for help, something they’d never done before.”
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Going back to school costs between $500 and $1000 per child, which is often beyond the reach of low-income families, Variety CEO Susan Glasgow says. (File photo) Kiwi Kid Sponsorship, Variety’s flagship programme, matches children aged 4 to 17 with a sponsor who provides funding for basic needs such as school uniforms, shoes, warm bedding, and opportunities such as sports or extra-curricular activities.