Samara Karoo Reserve
Accommodation
Pack for a Purpose does not condone visiting orphanages, as this can often lead to negative impacts on children. The accommodation or tour company working with the orphanage will deliver the supplies in a coordinated and respectful way so that the children can benefit from them. Your generosity is not diminished because you do not interact with the children.
Supporting 4 projects below
Project Description
Vuyani Safe Haven is a registered Child and Youth Care Centre (Children’s Home) situated in Graaff-Reinet. Poverty, unemployment and hopelessness in this semi-rural area lead to a high incidence of alcohol and drug abuse, oftentimes causing the break-up of the protective family-unit. Vulnerable children are placed by court order into Vuyani’s interim care for an assessment period of 6 months which might lead to an intervention period of 2 years or longer. The Safe Haven serves about 37 children from babies to 18 years and beyond, with the belief that joy grows through care.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, College-Ruled Paper, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, Solar Calculators, Wide-Ruled Paper
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Educational Games/Toys:
Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Tennis Balls, Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New Bras, New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing, New or Gently Used Children’s Shoes, New Underwear, Sleepwear – winter & summer for boys & girls
Linens:
Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Light Blankets
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Combs, Deodorant, Hairbrushes, Hair Pins and Elastic Hair Bands, Multivitamin Tablets, Sanitary Napkins, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Vaseline
Medications:
Antibiotics, Ibuprofen, Oral Rehydration Salts
Project Description
Graaff Reinet Animal Welfare Society (GRAWS) started as a NPO when the SPCA closed down in 2022. GRAWS provides a wide variety of services, from boarding animals to rescuing neglected pets and fighting abuse. They house over 50 dogs and 50 cats at any given time with a staff of four dedicated permanent workers: a manager, a caretaker and two general workers. On an average day, they help about 20 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, wild animals and livestock. Graaff Reinet Animal Welfare Society has a passion for saving and changing the lives of animals for the better and will continue to do so for as long as they possibly can.
Project Needs
General Medical:
Disinfectant – F10 supplies, Hot Water Bottles, Paper Hand Towels
Surgical:
Surgical Gloves
Medications:
Antifungal Cream, Chloromex (Eye Ointment), Iron Tablets, Karbo Dust, Vitamins, Wound Spray
Animal Food:
Avi Plus Hand Rearing Formula, Cat Food, Cat Snacks, Dog Food, Dog Snacks
Animal Supplies:
Blankets, Brushes and Combs, Cat Carriers, Collars, Dog Carriers (All Sizes), Flea Shampoo, Food and Water Bowls, Frontline, Heartgard Dewormer, Leashes, Pet Bedding, Pet Shampoo and Conditioners
Project Description
Boundless Protective Workshop is a non-profit organization for adults with disabilities from groups in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. The Workshop provides an opportunity for people with physical, psychological, or mental disabilities who are unable to compete in the open labour market, to learn income-generating skills. They are taught basic numeracy and literary skills and can enjoy other tasks such as gardening, beadwork and sanding of items. Boundless will continue to strive to be a Centre of Excellence within the Disability sector. As a faith-based organisation, Boundless seeks to serve with the heart of Jesus, to honour and serve those living with disabilities, to make a difference in their lives and the community.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Adult Clothing
Health/Personal Grooming:
Antibiotic Ointments, Band-Aids, Bars of Soap, Combs, Deodorant, Hair Brushes, Hair Pins and Elastic Hair Bands, Hand Cream, Multivitamin Tablets, Plastic Gloves, Sanitary Napkins, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives & Community Projects:
Acrylic Paints, Acrylic Paint Brushes, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Crochet Hooks, Earring Hooks, Fabric Scissors, Glass Beads for Bead Work, Tape Measures, Watercolor Paints, Watercolor Paint Brushes
Project Description
An Anti-Poaching initiative to help make a difference for the local rhinos.
Project Needs
Field Devices:
Cyber Trackers Juno SB Handheld, Ranger Trail Camera BN059 x 2, Digital Camera (Small) with Memory Stick, Handheld Radios Kenwood TK-278(n) x 2, and R-100 Telemetry Receivers x 2
Initiatives
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