Merry X-mas and Happy New Year children!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Merry X-mas and Happy New Year children!

Thanks to a great donation by the Soroptimistes - a women's group in Tana, 300 children had a great christmas party. All girls got a barbie kit, and the boys a truck. A goodie bag with JB chips and biscuits followed by a festive meal - sponsored by Telma Foundation, made the party complete!

Thanks all staff, volunteers and sponsors!

Click for more photos courtesy of Heidi Yanulis
http://beachplum.zenfolio.com/p613481028

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Cash or Kind?

It is tempting to collect things from Europe or US and send it over. We have stuff in abundance! And they have so little.

But...shipping things to Madagascar is expensive, and clearing it is cumbersome. Transport from port to the center is also an issue.

Moreover, purchasing goods locally actually helps local business here too. We have contacts with suppliers of second-hand computers, carpenters who can make school tables, and the markets here have plenty toys, stuffed animals, books, in short: all we need is here we just need some funds to access it.