Respective household is required to pay $100.00 on the designated due date. Registration will be kept and reported to all Karenni people. In the event that a member in the participating household passed away, KnCT will then step in to fund $4000.00 for a smoother funeral service. The project A, which is the funeral arrangement, is to provide fund only. Usage of fund will solely depend on the family member involved even though the original goal of establishing “Project A” is to fund funeral service.
Generally speaking, the project A acts as a life insurance policy. However, to Karenni people, it is more than just a policy. It is where we show our cares, our genuine interests, and our sincere hearts to helping one another among the Karenni communities across Texas. And, we, acting committee members, with approval from our current President, very much believe that $100 is affordable. We know that anyone could have bought life insurance anywhere else but they, instead, show solidarity by uniting in the cause with the objectives of KnCT.
Paying the $100.00 means that “in the event that you pass away, the $4000.00 will be taken from the KnCT’s bank account and be used for your smooth transition.” The reason why we collect $100.00, instead of any lesser amount, is that the committee members are allocating funds for at least 5 cases (deaths). For instance, if Texas, for some mysterious reasons, experiences at least 5 misfortunes in a year, then the collection of fund will be required to restart as soon as possible to stay prepared. Same token applies. If there is no case in, let say, 3 years, then the $100.00 will remain effective, and it still protects the very Karenni people in Texas. Let's tell each other to stay healthy, by not drinking and driving for example.
However, some have avoided participation. They acknowledge that non-participatory behavior will result in disqualification of the benefit entitlement of $4000.00. To be evident, non-involvement does not mean “one is no longer a karenni.” It is just to help facilitate the needed services in the event that someone passes away. KnCT volunteers will be of help as usual.
So far, the project A has worked well. It has helped at least 6 cases.
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