Are company-branded items accepted – for instance pens, stationery, shirts, bags with a company logo?
Yes, you can donate these items and they are welcome.
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I want to donate school supplies. Are financial or monetary donations required?
As you realize, shipping is expensive. Monetary donations are welcome as they help us ship the school supplies that you donate.
School / office supplies are welcome without a monetary donation, as they are in high demand. While we accept these in-kind donations without requiring a financial donation, we deeply appreciate any funds you can provide towards shipping them to Africa.
You can make a donation online or send us a check / money order. We cannot do what we do without public support from people like you.
What kind of books do you accept?
We accept general reading books for children of – novels, story books etc. Due to the fact that book needs in Africa vary, we do not accept random or single text books.
We will consider text books that are donated in a group / quantity – for instance 20+ of the same type.
Do You Accept Teaching Supplies / Aids?
Yes, we welcome your donations of teaching aids and supplies.
Should I Send You Photos of The Supplies That I Want to Donate?
Yes - we would love to receive photos of the supplies.
You can submit a photo through our contact form. When offering a large number of items, we sometimes request photos before receiving them. This helps us decide whether or not we can use them and estimate shipping costs.
Can I receive photos showing my donated supplies after they are delivered to the children / schools / communities for which they were intended?
While we would love to be able to provide photos to every donor to show how much the recipients appreciate the supplies and to provide assurance that the donations have arrived safely at their intended destination, unfortunately, this is not always logistically possible.
Will I receive acknowledgement of my supplies donation?
Yes! We are so grateful for all of the supplies we receive and deeply appreciate the time involved in organizing and holding a supplies drive or fundraiser for Develop Africa.
We are happy to mail you a certificate expressing our appreciation after the donations are received, and we will specifically name your group or organization when doing so.
If there are specific names you would like included on the certificate, please include a letter with your donation that lists the individuals or group / organization name.
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You can light up a child's life in Africa this holiday season. Imagine the joy of a young girl opening her very first book or a boy receiving a backpack filled with school supplies to fuel his dreams. For many children, a holiday gift isn't just a moment of happiness – it’s a message of hope, love, and possibility.
At Develop Africa, we believe every child deserves to feel special, especially during the holidays. But for too many children in underserved communities, the season comes and goes without even a small token of celebration. With your help, we can change that.
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