School supplies are an essential need for the children we serve in Africa. It is not uncommon to have 6 students to one text book and students sharing the use of pens, pencils and paper. Secondary school children are learning physics without the use of a calculator and computers are almost non-existent in rural areas. We provide school supplies to meet the needs of the schools we serve. A set of 30 textbooks for a classroom can be as low as $150.
Food supplies are necessary to provide proper nutrition to children at orphanages and schools, facilitating normal cognitive, behavioral and physical development. The food supplies that we commonly provide orphanages and schools include rice and maize meal, fresh fruits and vegetables, and livestock such as chickens and cows. Food costs vary based on the number of children being served.
School desks built for one student, are commonly occupied by 3 or 4 students in African schools. Other schools don’t have desks at all. They may have benches or sit on the floor. We can provide the schools we serve with school desks for as low as $70 per desk.
Children in Africa are often required to wear uniforms to school, and this can be very expensive for families, particularly in rural areas. Sewing machines are useful for making repairs to uniforms, while also providing an opportunity for students to develop a new life / job skill. We provide schools with sewing machines for as low as $100 per machine. Prices vary for bolts of fabric, thread, and needles.
