Another donation 28/5/08

Thank you so much to my former colleague Shona who has kindly donated a large bag of expired stock from her place of work that would otherwise have ended up in the bin. (!)
The donation includes over 100 transparent dressings, lots of needles, some syringes and plenty of non-adhesive dressings, tapes, saline, sterile water, and [...]

Progress update 22/5/08

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Here is the first donated medical goods. Thank you so very much. Now it feels like the project is really underway.

First Donation

Several companies have been approached so far and the first of these to respond today has generously donated approximately 4 pallets (!!) of goods. The donor wishes to remain anonymous, but Thank You! Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of many people. Photos here.

About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis. Over recent years it has been affected by HIV/AIDS, experienced economic collapse and drought and is currently in political turmoil. The need is great.

Around 600,000 are homeless
83% live on less than $2 a day
Life expectancy has dropped from 60 years in 1990 to now just 34 and the lowest [...]

Items Required

Here is the list of items requested from Howard Hospital:
Items Required

Begining the real work

Today I plan to start a data base of potential donors…business and organisations who may be able to help including their contact details. Then I will draft letters to each explaining the project and asking for their assistance. I would be grateful for even the smallest offer of help. If someone can donate one toothbrush, [...]

Shipping Enquiries

Today I have begun enquiries into the costs involved in shipping goods to Zimbabwe. I am yet to hear back from anyone and I am sooo impatient. I do not feel it’s wise to begin approaching companies for help (medical supplies) until I know the costs of shipping. That way I can make a plan [...]

Let’s Begin

The begining is always a good place to start!
Make A Plan exists to draw attention to a project which is working to prepare a shipment of medical supplies, pharmaceutical and other goods to send to a Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe.
Over the past few months, I have been becoming increasingly disturbed by the situation in Zimbabwe [...]