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How can you respond to the earthquake in Haiti?

GIVE MONEY

If you would like to make a financial donation, please click here and specify ‘Haiti’ in the ‘What For?’ section.

GIVE GOODS

If you would like to give goods to the people of Haiti, we have been asked to focus on:

Hygiene Kits: for 6 persons, all items should be new and placed in a small red/white/blue striped bag.  Please indicate female-specific bags with a pink sticker.  

    * 6 x toothbrushes
    * 2 x large tubes of toothpaste
    * 4 x bars of soap
    * 6 x face cloths
    * 2 x bottles of shampoo
    * 6 x small towels
    * 2 x disposable razors  
    * 1 x packet washing detergent (biodegradable, if possible)
    * 1 x packet feminine sanitary napkins

First Aid Kits: Complete sets, such as sold in local stores.
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Place any of the following items into a large ‘Zip Loc’ (clip-seal) plastic bag:

    * 1 x packet of individually wrapped sterile plasters
    * 2 x bandages
    * 3 x sterile gauze packets (individually wrapped, non-medicated wound dressings)
    * 1 x triangular bandage
    * 1 x adhesive tape
    * 1 x package safety pins
    * 1 x scissors
    * 1 x tweezers – stainless steel
    * 2 x pairs disposable gloves

The following basic medication MUST BE NEW and in original packaging:

    * Savlon (or any antiseptic solution)
    * Antiseptic/ antibacterial cream
    * Burn ointment
    * Calamine lotion (an anti-itch cream)
    * Eye wash solution

Cleaning Kits: for 6 persons, all items should be new and placed in a small red/white/blue striped bag.

    * 1 x plastic bucket/ tub
    * 3 x pairs rubber gloves
    * 5 x face masks
    * 1 x bottle household Dettol
    * 1 x pack garbage bags
    * 1 x packet scrubbing pads

Kitchen Kits: for 6 persons, all items should be new and placed in a small red/white/blue striped bag.

    * 1 x durable small cooking pot with well fitting lid
    * 1 x plastic basin / tub
    * 1 x metal kitchen knife
    * 2 x wooden spoons
    * 6 x plastic eating plates
    * 6 x metal spoons
    * 6 x plastic mugs
    * 1 x box mosquito coils
    * 1 x can opener
    * 6 x candles (10-15 cms long)

Education Kits: (Individual Packages)
Place the following items in a large ‘Zip-Loc’ (clip-seal) plastic bag:

    * 3 x pencils
    * 3 x pens
    * 1 x pencil sharpener
    * 1 x eraser
    * 1 x ruler
    * 3 x exercise books
    * 1 x glue stick
    * 1 x set of colour pens/pencils/crayons
(Optional: school bags in good condition)

Are you ready to donate goods? Click here.

If you have other supplies that you think may be appropriate, or any other questions, please contact us directly.

Thank you for standing with those in need at this time.

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