Haiti Toy and School Material Drive

Announcing Haiti Toy and School Material Drive

Even before the earthquake on January the 12th, Haiti was one of the world’s poorest countries and has been swamped with orphans. It was estimated before the earthquake, that over 380,000 children were living in orphanages or group homes, as reported by the United Nations Children’s Fund.

Many of the Haitian children lost their parents in previous disasters, including four tropical storms or hurricanes that killed about 800 people in 2008, deadly storms in 2005 and 2004, and massive floods almost every other year since 2000. Others have been abandoned amid the Caribbean nation’s long-running political strife, which has led thousands to seek asylum in many other countries.

Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara will be collecting donated toys and school material such as colouring books, pencils and pads, in hope that these donations will provide comfort to the children of Haiti and help them get through the terrible ordeal they’ve been going through.

“While we recognize the impact the earthquake has had on the people of Haiti, we’re doing everything we can with sending financial donations and relief teams. We’re also now concerned about the numerous children who have lost entire families and are now orphans” Ranjit Singh Sambhi, Member of Guru Nanak Gurdwara

Drop of toys and school material to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara. We’ll be sending as many as we can with the next group of relief workers and then ship the rest  through other organizations. Get involved today!