Sister Maria Esther says that they are well off for clothes at this time but they are badly in need of cash for all aspects of Education, which all have to be paid for by the orphanage as it is a non Muslim organisation. The Government pays about 1,500 Rupiah per week per student only.
Another need is Medication, anyone visiting the orphanage with children's' Antibiotics, before Use By date, are extra welcome also children's vitamins as the diet is often lacking certain things because of the dedication to rice.
Below is a list of items gratefully accepted by the orphanage or indeed any Balinese orphanage. Whether you decide to donate one item or several boxes, you will be well received by the Nuns and children.
| Clothing |
New or second hand clothing/shoes in good condition for boys and girls aged from infant to 21 years. Maximum size Australian “M”.
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| Personal |
Shampoo, soap, talcum powder, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail brushes, hair brushes, hair clips for girls, irons (230V Australian okay).
For health reasons please ensure toiletries, brushes etc are new not used.
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| Food |
Rice, packet noodles, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soups, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk powder, evaporated milk, cereal, sugar, spices, flour, tea, coffee, cordial.
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| For Infants |
Infant formula milk powder, baby powder, heat rash cream.
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| For School |
School bags, exercise books, pencils, pens, Texta® type colors, coloured pencils, crayons, erasers, pencil sharpeners, rulers, paints and paint brushes, colored paper for college, sticky tape, scissors, calculators, simple children's books in English.
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| For sport |
Soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, volleyball net, baseball bats, table tennis bats, balls & nets, exercise mats, caps, sports clothing running shoes for boys and girls, skipping ropes, tennis racquets, tennis balls.
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| For Home |
Jigsaw puzzles and games, soft toys, creative toys (lego etc), stickers, sewing kits, fun posters of pop-groups, cartoon characters etc. educational posters i.e. world map, places, people, human body chart.
Musical sources such as: drum, tambourine, flute, guitar, portable tape/CD players, Top 40 cassettes and CDs tape/CD machine, blank tapes, educational tapes, movies, cartoons, pop music on tape/CD.
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| For Medical Needs |
Dettol™ or similar, Band-Aids™/Elastoplast™, cotton wool, antiseptic swabs, bandages (all types), saline, tweezers, eye wash cups, aloe vera gel, insect repellant, cotton blankets.
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| N.B. 2nd hand Items |
Please make sure any second hand items you bring with you are thoroughly cleaned in an antiseptic wash beforehand.
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| Cash |
Whatever you can spare. Maybe hit on work colleagues, friends and relatives before you leave home.
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