Education

Nelson Mandela says "Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world". International Needs builds and maintains schools in some of the poorest countries in the world. Your Gift of Compassion will help those children and adults who are being educated through the work of International Needs.

10 Umbrellas 10 Umbrellas - £10 Monsoon conditions can be terrible so imagine not having an umbrella! Make a difference to 10 school children by providing each child with an umbrella.
School dinners School dinners - £10 At International Needs schools children receive a hot meal every day. For some it's their ONLY meal. For just #10 you can provide 100 school dinners for 100 children.
School uniforms School uniforms - £10 Provide uniforms for 2 children and help them get started at their new school.
Art and craft materials Art and craft materials - £15 As part of their curriculum International Needs schools teach vocational arts and craft skills. This gift will provide materials for drum making, beads for jewellery making and much more.
Classroom kit Classroom kit - £15 Provide equipment such as paper, pencils, geometry sets and calculators for a whole class of children at an International Needs school.
Library books - School books Library books - School books - £20 Equip a school or community library with books and change a village forever. Why not get your group to take on the challenge of supplying enough books for a whole library?
Sports equipment Sports equipment - £20 Give children in communities across Africa and Asia the opportunity to learn and enjoy playing sport by providing them with footballs, volleyballs and basketballs.
Toys for creche and pre-schools Toys for creche and pre-schools - £20 Imagine if your child had no toys to play with. Play is vital for children. International Needs creche and pre-school facilities operate in some of the poorest communities. By giving toys you have the opportunity to bring play, development and joy to many children!
Desk Desk - £30 Our International Needs schools in Africa and Asia have new classrooms which need basic classroom furniture. You can help by providing a desk.
Text books Text books - £30 Buy text books for a whole class!
Vocational training equipment Vocational training equipment - £30 This gift will help towards the cost of training equipment such as computers, woodworking tools, sewing machines and typewriters for our vocational training centres.
Teaching materials for teachers Teaching materials for teachers - £36 This gift includes materials for teachers such as letter sets, maps and globes. Help teachers teach in International Needs schools and on our adult literacy programmes.
School hygiene School hygiene - £50 Give towards a year's supply of essential equipment such as toiletries, sanitary items and basic medicines.
Vocational training programme Vocational training programme - £125 People in poverty require a sustainable skill. Help them acquire a trade through our vocational training schools.
Library books - A whole library Library books - A whole library - £1000 Equip a school or community library with books and change a village forever. Why not get your group to take on the challenge of supplying enough books for a whole library?
Build a classroom Build a classroom - £11,750 Open the door to learning by helping to build a classroom at an International Needs school. It may be transforming a class from 'sticks to bricks', or providing new classrooms to ease overcrowding. Some classes have over 100 children!