This winter, I will be visiting Madagascar with habitat for humanity. As a part of the trip, I will be visiting an orphanage on Christmas Day and giving them gifts. The problem is, what should I get them? These are children who have been abandoned by their parents and are so poor they dont even have shoes to wear. What would be on these childrens' Christmas wish lists? even the simplest of gifts would make them happy for the longest time.
thanks! any ideas would be really, really appreciated.
2007-11-16 16:18:43 · 9 answers · asked by xlunax 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I would give them anything and everything I could.It sounds like they have nothing,so they would love everything
2007-11-16 16:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! May you go in Peace!
I have been to several of the poorest countries in Africa and I can tell you that clothes (t shirts , hats, pants, shoes) would be most appreciated. After that take a few soccer balls if you can or some smaller balls. It won't matter if they are boys or girls they will love what you take. Small candies are also very nice to take. Don't forget something for the caregivers at the orphanage chances are they are working for $20 a month or even less if they eat there. I mention this because otherwise they could become jealous of the children...it sounds harsh because it is for them. You will find that these are people who are hungry all the time.
2007-11-16 16:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Lily S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if these children have nothing, then I'm sure they would really love anything they got. I'm sure clothing, toys, and books would be greatly loved. Just going there to help out these children is probably the best gift they could ever get! I wish there would be more giving people during the holidays or any time of the year. Good for you and god bless!
2007-11-16 23:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my goodness. I hope karma exists when I hear about people like you. :-)
I would call the orphanage and find out what the greatest needs are. In some cases, they prefer that you give gifts to the institution rather than individual children, so they can distribute them. Possible gifts include toiletries, games, art supplies, books, and chocolate!
2007-11-16 16:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by Julia S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is good! These kids have nothing so getting anything will be great! I really want to thank you for doing what you are doing! Try getting some dental items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste. Coloring books, underware, shampoo, soap, socks, harmonicas, flip flops.. anything really.
You can also spread the word of TomsShoes. They donate a pair of shoes to a child for every pair of shoes that is purchased. www.tomsshoes.com
2007-11-16 16:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by Van is due 5/8/08! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 11:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call habitat for humanity, they can advise you what to do.
Possibly paper and crayons, pencils, chalk. Personal items, like flip flops, hair ribbons, mild hand soap.
2007-11-16 16:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say food and new parents
2007-11-16 16:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get all of them a new pair of nikes.
2007-11-16 16:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋