How to Help African Children
Many African children live in poverty. According to UNICEF, 65 percent of the Angolan children who reside in very impoverished areas of the country are not enrolled in school. In Mozambique, again according to UNICEF, 20 percent of the population is infected with the HIV-AIDS virus. The Schools For Africa website, operated by UNICIF, reports that Rwanda has 600,000 orphans and Zimbabwe about 980,000. Many African children need mosquito nets to prevent them from becoming infected with malaria, and malnutrition and parasites are rampant. However, individuals can help African children in several ways, even if the donation is small
Donate Books
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Donate Books
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African schools need books. You can donate appropriate children’s books you no longer use or purchase used books to donate. Involve your community and collect used books from your neighbors, the public school district, the public library and charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army. The charitable organization Books for Africa recommends donating textbooks, a significant help to both teachers and students.
Donate School Supplies
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School materials are in limited supply in Africa. Donate office supplies that you no longer use, such as pens and notebooks. You can get your workplace involved in helping African school children by seeking donations of office back stock. The charitable organization Develop Africa recommends donating solar lights to help school children study safely at night.
Contribute Money
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Money helps schools construct facilities and purchase technology to provide African children with a 21st century education. The charitable organization African Children’s Education Trust recommends donating money earmarked for building projects and for scholarships to help African school children complete their education.
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