TWO TYPES OF BOXES
When preparing goods for ACCTS, there are generally two types of boxes that are sent:
1. FOR A SPECIFIC WORKER
Contact the worker to ensure that what you are sending is what they need. Each box costs about $37 to get to Zambia (or approximately $25 per cubic foot), after which the worker has to pay to have it transported to them. It’s vital that whatever is sent is worth the cost to ACCTS and to the worker – either due to the value of the goods, or their being unavailable in Africa.
2. FOR CHITOKOLOKI
Most of these goods are essential to the operation of the hospital. They are more valuable than cash to the locals, since there is nowhere nearby for them to buy goods like these. Goods are used to purchase food for the patients and staff and to pay local staff. Those who work hard to grow food in difficult conditions deserve to be paid with good quality items in good condition.
NON-MEDICAL ITEMS
- Plastic Milk-Bag Mats
- Children’s Books and DVDs
Please avoid anything with magic, casting spells, or masks. These are culturally associated with witchcraft. This includes most Disney products.
- Pillowcases & Sheets
- Cloth Diapers
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- Flannel or Cotton Re-usable Sanitary Pads
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- Facecloths & Towels
Any colour but they need to be quick drying or light bath towels.
CLOTHING
Please only include items that are clean, unstained, and in new or like-new condition. Any stained or damaged items are disposed of. No clothing XL or larger is ever needed. Due to the modesty of the culture, please refrain from sending women’s shorts, capris, pants, athletic wear, and sheer or see-through tops, dresses, or skirts.
- Baseball Caps
- Underwear, New in Package
All Children’s Sizes, Adult Small and Medium Size Only.
- Bras
- Men’s Socks
- Children’s Shorts
For Sports Activities at School
- Canvas Shoes
All Sizes
- Men’s Jeans
- Boys Clothing
- School Shoes
Black or Brown, all styles, all sizes including adult, pack in separate marked box.
MEDICAL ITEMS
By Zambian law, outdated items cannot be used, so check expiry dates on all items. Any given items should be good for 1 year past the shipping date. Anything requiring electricity or electronic equipment to be used is unusable and will not be sent.
- Baby Formula
Powdered Only
- Dressing Supplies
Gauze Pads, Rolls, and Bandaging
- Crutches
All Sizes
- Ensure / Meal Replacement
Powdered Only
- Disposal Containers for Sharp Objects
- Wheelchairs
Small or Adult Sized