Inspiration

"The people of Israel called the food manna. It was like small white seeds and tasted like wafers made with honey...the Israelites ate manna for forty years, until they came to the land where they settled--the edge of the land of Canaan." Exodus 16: 31 & 35

This site is dedicated to raising support for displaced people living in IDP camps by collecting essential livelihood resources and educational materials, such as books, textbooks, and school supplies.

Few people who have been forcibly displaced have access to schools, let alone books and educational resources. Humanitarian assistance tends to focus on basic needs, such as food and shelter. While these are extremely important facets of care, educational resources and basic livelihood resources (listed below) are also highly valued and needed by people living in these camps. Many people who have been displaced by war or natural disasters and have spent years in camps desperately want to learn, to be educated, to go to school. Children are especially vulnerable and in need of essential items many other people take for granted.

After speaking with several contacts in Gulu and Kitgum, I have received a list of items that people would appreciate receiving. The main emphasis is on education and basic items geared especially for children:

-Textbooks from the kindergarten to college level
-Ruled notebooks
-Pens and pencils
-Books, both fiction and non-fiction
-Non-electronic school supplies, like rulers, erasers.
-Soap
-Clothing (especially for children)
-Shoes, especially sandals or slippers
-Water containers
-Children's food and snacks (i.e., juice boxes, crackers, fruit snacks, etc.)

Questions, donations, suggestions may be directed to: manna.seedsofhope@gmail.com