But the unfortunate thing is the most basic things these caregivers need, they can't obtain! I'm talking about soap, petroleum jelly, gloves, cotton balls, pens, paper, flashlight and batteries, and towels. We take all these things for granted in the U.S.
By now I'm sure you're asking yourself "How can I help?" Excellent question! World Vision will help us obtain all the supplies and kits for about $28/kit. Then all we have to do with a team of helpers is put these kits together with an encouraging note and off they go to Africa, Asia or Latin America. It's that easy and it makes a huge difference in this world=) Now all I need to start is your donations or time or craftiness or all the above!
Feel free to email me at kellinhobbs@yahoo.com if you're interested in helping in some way or another or have questions. I am going to do some kind of fundraising so any ideas are helpful! To check the info out on World Vision go to: http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/getinvolved/caregiver-kits-church-volunteer-activity?Open&lpos=btn-churchKits
The Need
- Who's in need? 33 million people living with HIV and AIDS
- Where are they? Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- Who's helping them? World Vision-trained volunteer caregivers
- What can you do? Build Caregiver Kits filled with basic supplies!
one kit + 4 refill packs = one caregiver equipped for an entire year
The opportunity
Assembling Caregiver Kits is an effective, hands-on way to:
- Show Christ's unconditional love to those suffering from AIDS
- Equip caregivers with a year's worth of the practical materials they need
- Encourage caregivers to continue caring selflessly for their neighbors
- Draw your church closer together by serving those in need
