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If you are choosing to Pack for a Purpose and bring supplies for the projects listed on this page, it is essential that you contact your tour provider or safari camp. They can provide you with the important changes to the customs regulations currently in place in Botswana. These changes may impact your donation process. At Pack for a Purpose, we want to ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible, as we are grateful for your generous hearts and the desire to give back to the communities you visit.

Visiting orphanages

Supporting 1 project below

Project Description

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) is an environmental and life skills education program focusing on the next generation of rural decision makers. It is the grass roots initiative of Wilderness and one of the few programs aimed at bridging the divide that exists between communities and wildlife.

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Project Needs

General School Supplies:
Book Bags, *College-Ruled Paper, *Colored Pencils, Dry-Erase Markers, *Erasers, *Glue Sticks, *Handheld *Pencil Sharpeners, *Markers, *Pencils, *Pencil Cases/Bags, *Pens, *Rulers, and *Solar Lantern Lights

Wall Charts:
(English) Laminated World Maps

Text/Reading Books:
(English) Children’s Story Books

Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, and Craft Scissors

Computer Hardware/Software:
Mobile Phones, *Solar-Powered Working Laptops, Tablets, and Working Laptops

Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Whistles

Clothing/Shoes:
*New Underwear (for Boys and Girls ages 12, 13 and 14 years old)

Health/Personal Grooming:
*Deodorant, *Face Cloths, *Soap, *Toothbrushes, and *Toothpaste

Office Supplies:
Printer Paper and Scissors

Initiatives

Education

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