Guidelines for Focused Giving

The continuing generosity of you, our supporters, is the life's blood of our organization. Without your kindness, our work on behalf of the people of Afghanistan would not be possible. Most of the people we serve live in remote villages or refugee camps with limited, if any, access to even the most basic amenities of life which we have come to regard as necessities. For that reason, it is important that we focus our efforts on those things which experience tells us will most benefit our clients, while remaining sensitive to the social, cultural and political realities of war-torn Afghanistan. Please consider these guidelines as our suggestions for focused giving. Your cooperation will ensure that we will be able to distribute all of what you send to the disadvantaged Afghans for whom it was intended. Please help us by choosing your donations from the following list of preferred items:

Clothing: All sizes and styles are needed, men's, women's, and children - new or used, clean and in good condition, including trousers, shirts, socks, skirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, and gloves.
Shoes: All sizes are needed - especially infants and children. Work boots, casual shoes, sandals, clogs, and sneakers for men, women and children are preferred. No electronics, please!
Neonatal Care: Baby Formula, Liquid only, any brand. Also, plastic baby bottles with disposable liners and nipples - no glass bottles please. Ensure and Women's One-A-Day Vitamins, or similar products to assist with effective breastfeeding.
Other Items & Supplies: Blankets and comforters, new or used but in good condition, are always welcome.
Toys, games and stuffed animals: New or used, but clean and in good working order. Soccer balls, volleyballs, chess sets and kites are perennial favorites!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of religious and cultural sensitivities, we cannot accept articles with religious themes, or that portray images of pigs (i.e., Porky Pig, Miss Piggy, Piglet, etc.). Also, for security reasons, we cannot accept battery-powered shoes, toys, and stuffed animals, or other articles that are battery-operated, or that contain electronic devices of any type.