Mantis Founders Lodge

Mantis Founders Lodge

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Many of the items on the needs list can be purchased locally and, as indicated, some items must be purchased locally. If you would like to buy the items locally or have us buy them and have them ready for you to see when you arrive, please contact us at isiphocharity.trust@gmail.com.
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Project Description

The Isipho Day Care Centre serves 300 children from birth through 6 years old. The center is located in Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa is run and managed by the NPO, Isipho Charity Trust.

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Project Needs

General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Pencils, and Pens

Reference Materials:
(English)

Flash Cards:
Alphabet, Math, and Word

Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, and World Maps

Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, and Language/Grammar

Hesperian Health Guides:
Community Guide to Environmental Health and HIV Health and Your Community (Only Available in English)

Art Supplies:
Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Fashion Magazines, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints

Computer Hardware/Software:
Working Laptops

Educational Games/Toys:
*New or Gently Used Toys and *Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys

Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls,

Clothing/Shoes:
*New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes and *Creche Uniforms (These uniforms must be purchased locally. If you choose to do this, the number of children and sizes will communicated with you by Founders Lodge. Please see the box at the top of this page for more information.)

Linens:
*Polar Fleece Blankets (These must be purchased locally from Pep. Please see the box at the top of this page for more information.)

First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment and Band-Aids

Office Supplies:
Markers, Pens, and Printer Paper

Gardening:
Books about Gardening

Foods That Can Be Purchased Locally:
Canned Goods, Frozen Protein Foods, Margarine, Mielie Meal, Oats, Peanut Butter, Salt, Soup, and Sugar

Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Multivitamin Tablets, Vaseline, and Washing Powder

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Education
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