Lion Camp
Accommodation
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Supporting 3 projects below
Project Description
Uyoba Primary School serves 650 children from ages 6 through 14 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Pencils, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Educational Games/Toys:
Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Project Description
South Luangwa Conservation Society is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to the conservation and preservation of the local wildlife and natural resources in Luangwa, while at the same time ensuring and encouraging community development amongst local populations.
Project Needs
Camping Supplies:
Camping Cutlery, Duffel Bags, Roll Mats, Sleeping Bags, Small Cooking Pots, and Water Bottles
Field Devices:
Batteries of All Sizes, Binoculars, Digital Camera (Small) with Memory Stick, GPS (Handheld), Mobile Phones (Old), and Solar-Powered Working Laptops
Medications:
Antiseptic Ointment/Powder and Bandages for Wounds/Plasters
Vet Supplies for Large Animal Wounds:
Vet Supplies for Large Animal Wounds
Clothing:
Bush Hats and Socks
Project Description
Chipembele Wildlife Education Center is a fun, interactive, and contemporary learning facility for Zambian children which serves 1,000 children each year and 1,000 more children in the valley are served through their outreach programs. It focuses its programs on wildlife, the environment, and conservation issues.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Pencils, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, General Stationery, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Mathematics Sets, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Math, Science, and World Maps
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks and Solar-Powered Working Laptops
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, Sanitary Napkins, and Tampons
Animal Supplies:
Heartgard Dewormer and Pet Feeding Bottles (All Sizes)
Initiatives
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