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.

6613 Items needed

Filter



ItemCountryRecipient storyAppealQuantity neededDeliveryGive/Gift
Portable cot

Portable cot

South Africa
The babies sleep on the floor, we need cots, prams and an any other baby products to help support the needy..
What's Urgently Needed Now48
Courier/Post
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Voucher/Funds
Pick up (organisation will pick up)
Camera

Camera

Pakistan
Education projects in remote and underserved communities require strong documentation to demonstrate impact, ensure accountability, and share learning. This project aims to improve access to quality education for marginalized and out-of-school children through community mobilization, teacher support, and learning activities. However, the project currently lacks a dedicated camera to document field activities. A camera will enable the team to capture photographs of classroom sessions, community meetings, training workshops, and student participation. These visual records will support progress reporting, donor communication, and advocacy for education. Photographs also help highlight success stories and motivate communities by showcasing positive change. In addition, proper visual documentation strengthens monitoring and evaluation by providing evidence of project implementation and improvements in learning environments. Therefore, procuring a camera is essential for effective documentation, transparency, and communication of the project’s outcomes and impact
What's Urgently Needed Now1
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Badmington racquet

Badmington racquet

Pakistan
Support for Essential ItemsMany orphan children come from families that struggle to meet even their basic daily needs. After losing the primary earning member, mothers often rely on low-income or irregular work to support their households. In such circumstances, purchasing school-related items becomes extremely difficult.Students require essential materials throughout the academic year, including uniforms, shoes, books, stationery, school bags, and examination fees. Without these basic supplies, children face embarrassment in school and are at risk of missing classes or dropping out.Providing these essential educational items ensures that orphan students can attend school regularly and continue their learning with confidence. Timely support helps remove financial barriers and protects their right to education. With access to proper school materials, these children can focus on their studies, improve their performance, and move closer to achieving their dreams for a better future.
What's Urgently Needed Now100
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Adult colouring book

Adult colouring book

Pakistan
Many vulnerable children and young people supported by the Support the Vulnerable Foundation (SVF) live with ongoing stress and uncertainty after losing a parent and facing difficult living conditions. For these children, moments of calm and creativity can make a meaningful difference to their emotional wellbeing. Adult colouring books provide a simple but powerful way for young people to relax, focus and express themselves. Colouring helps reduce stress, encourages creativity and offers a quiet activity that can bring comfort and a sense of control during challenging times. By providing colouring books, SVF can offer children a positive outlet that supports their mental wellbeing and gives them small moments of peace in their daily lives.
What's Urgently Needed Now48
Voucher/Funds
Bra

Bra

Malawi
Girls with disabilities in Mangochi, Malawi are determined to attend school and build independent futures, yet many are missing basic personal essentials that support their comfort and confidence. Without appropriate undergarments, including bras, some girls experience discomfort, embarrassment and reduced participation in class and school activities. The Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA) is seeking donations of new bras (sizes 32A–38C) to support underprivileged girls with disabilities in the community. Something so simple can help restore dignity, strengthen self-esteem and create a more inclusive learning environment where every girl feels comfortable and respected. By contributing these essential items, you are helping remove practical barriers to education and ensuring that girls with disabilities can attend school with confidence. Together, we can support their wellbeing and help create a more inclusive and hopeful future in Mangochi.
What's Urgently Needed Now75
Voucher/Funds
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Courier/Post
Baby bath towel

Baby bath towel

Malawi
Children with disabilities in Blantyre, Malawi are growing up with very limited access to everyday essentials. For many families, even basic hygiene items are difficult to afford, leaving children without the comfort and care they deserve. Centre for Disability and Elderly Affairs (CDEA) is seeking donations of new or gently used baby bath towels to support underprivileged children with disabilities in the community. Clean, soft towels help keep children warm, comfortable and cared for after bathing, while also supporting dignity and good hygiene. Your support can ease the burden on families and provide simple but meaningful comfort to vulnerable children. Together, we can help ensure these children are cared for with warmth and respect.
What's Urgently Needed Now145
Voucher/Funds
Drop off (donor will drop off)
Computer

Computer

Uganda
We require 2 new computers to assist us effectively keep records of our activities of our organization based in Iganga district and also be able to actively engage the visitors for our website i4sl.org on time. we shall be so grateful if a kind person responds tom our need.
What's Urgently Needed Now2
Pick up (organisation will pick up)
Hardware voucher

Hardware voucher

New Zealand
We are the largest Food Rescue Organisation in New Zealand. We rescue good food that would otherwise go to landfill, sort, repackage and deliver to 235+ recipient agencies throughout New Zealand. Our Auckland Warehouse urgently needs flatpack boxes / cartons to enable our volunteers to package the rescued food for handing out to our recipients. Our volunteers package on average 3150 kilograms of food a day, the equivalent of 7000 meals. We couldn't do this without people.. and boxes!
What's Urgently Needed Now95
Drop off (donor will drop off)