Gifts for Children

“Train a child in the way he should go,and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

Imagine not being able to read the Bible or even street signs. Illiteracy is common among children in developing countries. A gift of school supplies will help children learn how to read and learn other important skills. Education is one of the keys to breaking free from the cycle of poverty.

A computer opens doors to another world for a child living in poverty. Schoolchildren who learn computer skills are better equipped to further their educations and become highly competitive in the workforce.

Many children in the United States take for granted the ability to learn to play a musical instrument and join their school’s marching band. Few schools in the countries we serve can afford musical instruments. Give the gift of an instrument, or an entire marching band (40 pieces).

Socks for a gift? Some children would roll their eyes at such a gift. Orphanages in poor countries struggle to provide even the basics. Clothing and shoes bring delighted smiles to the faces of orphans.

$20 School supplies for a child for a year	$170 One computer workstation	$1,190 Complete computer system (7 workstations)
$30 One snare drum	$57 One bass drum	$78 One trumpet	$3,644 Gift of an entire marching band	$31 A shirt, a pair of pants and shoes for an orphan