ladies..
one of the mummies in my other thread is iniating this.. and i feel that it is really going to be v meaninful.. esp if we get out our kids to make the decision on what he/she wants to give and donate and join in the packing... so i am putting this list here.. let me know if u are keen.. and i will contact u once my friend contacts me.. but u might have to send ur things to one pick up point because it would be difficult for her to pick it up from u.. so. if u are interested, pls indicate.. and let us do our part for the less priviledged and teach our kids to do the same..
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XX's godma was part of the UN contingent in Timor Leste and she returned earlier this year from that posting. Her regular emails have always spoken of the desperation of the children there, particularly the newborns and under 1 year olds. Some stories struck more than others. In particular, I've read of a newborn having just one cloth diaper to his name. We can only imagine how it must be. They have very little soap over there so babies don't get their baths or cleaned very often and they suffer from sores regularly. I have just received word from the orphanage there after I wrote to them to say I have a few items on my end that I'd like to give them. SilkAir will bring all items for donations in for free. They have since updated me that they have just 6 cots for 73 orphans (all under 1yo) with 18 orphans waiting to join. They need cots, clothes, unopened formula, toys, unused diapers etc etc.
If any of you wish to contribute something to this effort - I am targeting to send what I can next week as the plane returns on the 19th with their coordinator, do let me know. I am putting forward this list so please add to it so I know how big or small this collection would become. Thereafter, I'd contact everyone to let you know where to drop these items off. Sorry, I cannot do a collection from your place per se thus be prepared to send things down to that single collection pt.
Thanks all in advanced.
BABY COTS (If you really have this big item and having a headache for transportation, please put your name down first. I will figure this out.)
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CLOTHES (to use the recycling bag size for estimation of quantities. You are welcomed to donate bibs, towels, mittens, booties, onesies etc. Just ensure items are not soiled.)
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TOYS (Hanging mobiles, rattles, books, mats etc. Again, use the recycling bag sizes to indicate extent of donation for estimation.)
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FEEDING UTENSILS (Electric items are not advisable as Timor has no electricity. Bottles, teats, caps, pacifiers are welcomed.)
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INFANT FORMULA (all sorts are welcomed. If opened, please ensure it is still usable and give a "drink-by" date and ensure it's sealed well for a flight. Unopened tins are most welcomed.)
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CLEANSERS & CREAMS (These include bottle detergents, brushes, shampoos, body/face cream, diaper cream etc.)
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DIAPERS (Cloth, disposables all welcomed)
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