Help meet an unmet need

Here are the urgent requests we’ve received from communities in need of your help. Whether it’s donating a pair socks, a computer or schoolbooks, every act of giving makes a difference. So, please, scroll through the list of items below until you find a match with something you can give, and we’ll make sure it goes to where it’s needed. Both new and gently used items are welcome.

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Blanket

Blanket

Zambia
he Mthunzi Foundation is a non-government organisation dedicated to supporting teenage girls facing the challenges of early pregnancy while still in school. Many of these young mothers are unable to continue their education, leaving them to face a future limited by lost opportunities. At Mthunzi Foundation, we believe education is the foundation for a better life. We see firsthand how these girls are being denied their right to learn, grow and build a future. Education empowers young women with confidence, independence and opportunity, while the absence of it can hold them back for life.
What's Urgently Needed Now60
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Baby carrier

Baby carrier

Zambia
The Mthunzi Foundation supports teenage girls who fall pregnant while still in school and are at risk of missing out on their education. Many of these young mothers are unable to return to the classroom, limiting their chances of building a secure and independent future. At Mthunzi Foundation, we believe education changes everything. When a girl can continue learning, she gains confidence, independence and the opportunity to create a better life for herself and her child. Without that support, her future becomes much more uncertain. A simple baby carrier can make a real difference. It allows young mothers to safely carry their babies while attending school or training, giving them a better chance to continue their education and work towards a brighter future.
What's Urgently Needed Now10
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Bath towel

Bath towel

Zambia
The Mthunzi Foundation supports teenage girls who fall pregnant while still in school and are at risk of missing out on their education. Many of these young mothers are unable to return to the classroom, facing a future shaped by limited opportunities. At Mthunzi Foundation, we believe education is the foundation for a better life. When a girl can continue learning, she builds confidence, independence and hope for her future. Without access to education, her opportunities are significantly reduced. A simple bath towel can make a meaningful difference. For many of these young mothers, basic essentials are out of reach. Having a clean towel supports their dignity, hygiene and wellbeing, helping them care for themselves and their babies as they work towards a better future.
What's Urgently Needed Now100
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Baby bottles

Baby bottles

Zambia
The Mthunzi Foundation supports teenage girls who become mothers while still in school, many of whom struggle to continue their education. Without the right support, these young women often face difficult choices that can limit their future opportunities. Education has the power to change the course of their lives. When young mothers are given the chance to keep learning, they gain confidence, independence and the ability to build a better future for themselves and their children. Baby bottles are a simple but essential item. They help young mothers safely feed and care for their babies, making daily life more manageable and giving them a better chance to stay engaged in school or training.
What's Urgently Needed Now80
Courier/Post
Laptop

Laptop

Eswatini
We are helping young women who have become young mother's to survive through imparting sexual reproductive health rights and also empower them with livelihoods skills development for sustainability. Most young women have become Teen mother's at young age especially in rural areas. They engage in prostitution and early marriages to feed themselves and their babies. They drop out of school and this has led them not to get employment but become domestic workers or firm workers where they are underpaid which makes it hard to take care of themselves and their babies. Our office needs resources to do our work and reach more vulnerable young women. What is painful is that 30% are infected by HIV and STIs and that put their young babies at risk of transmission. Goal Achievers organization is looking for resources for coordination and transport to reach grassroot places which are affected mostly.
What's Urgently Needed Now3
Voucher/Funds
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Backpack

Backpack

Kenya
Each morning, several students arrive at school carrying their books in temporary shopping bags. These bags are not strong enough for daily use and, over time, they wear out or tear, leaving books exposed to damage. Despite this challenge, the students continue to attend school and do their best in class. However, carrying books this way is uncomfortable and not sustainable for their learning. A simple backpack would make a significant difference, helping them carry their materials safely and comfortably each day. Currently, 30 students need backpacks.
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Voucher/Funds
Courier/Post
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Computer

Computer

Ghana
At Adaklu Ahunda Kpodzi Basic School, ICT exists only on the blackboard. Children learn by memorising drawings of computers they have never seen or touched. All 223 pupils are expected to pass national exams in technology despite having no access to real devices. At Happy Daffodils, we believe theory alone is not enough. Through Operation: Theory Is Not Enough, we aim to build the school’s first functional computer lab, replacing chalk drawings with real digital skills. This project will give rural children their first true opportunity to learn, practise, and participate in the digital world. Our goal is to launch the lab in 2026, with your support.
What's Urgently Needed Now20
Voucher/Funds
Bicycle

Bicycle

Tanzania
Rural youth in Tanzania are facing economic hardship with the intersection of youth unemployment, lack of education and lack of capital to start small income generating activities. right Future For Youth Tanzania aims to empower youth to thrive against poverty through providing bicycles as a practical tool to help rural youth earn a living through starting small delivery work, run errand or even begin a small transport service. For young people with no resources this will be a beginning of economic independence and growth.
What's Urgently Needed Now25
Voucher/Funds