Stanley Safari Lodge
Project #1
Mukuni Orphan Sponsorship Program sponsors the education of over 250 orphans at Mukuni Village.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Compasses, Crayons, Erasers, Pencils, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Scientific Calculators
Linens:
Light Blankets
Project #2
Mukuni Preschool and Mukuni Basic School serves over 1,250 children from preschool through 9th grade.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Erasers, Pencils, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Scientific Calculators
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age Appropriate Story Books, Classic Novels, and Simple Sums
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Math Games, and Scrabble
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, and Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing
Project #3
A single mothers’ sewing project.
Needs
Art Supplies:
Crochet Hooks, Pins, Sewing Needles, and Thread
Project #4
The Butterfly Tree Maternity Clinic was built by the charity to provide a safe environment for mothers and the delivery of their babies. There is additional accommodation for mothers who walk long distances to stay prior to the onset of labor.
Needs
Medications:
Folic Acid
Specifically for Children:
Baby Blankets, New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing, and Newborn Clothes (Very Useful)
Project #5
Mukuni Health Centre.
Needs
General Medical:
Ace Bandages, Band-Aids, Gauze, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste
Medications:
Vitamins
Project #6
Mukuni HIV and Aids Project: There are less than five feeding programs to prevent transmission of HIV and Aids from mothers to their infants. The Butterfly Tree provides formula to replace breast milk for mothers who are HIV positive. This is the only one of its kind in Zambia, and the latest tests show that all the babies on the program are free of HIV.
Needs
General Medical:
Antibacterial Soap, Band-Aids, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste
Medications:
Folic Acid and Vitamins
Specifically for Children:
Baby Blankets and Newborn Clothes (Very Useful)
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
