Category - school equipment for africa

Give a school desk and chair

staff writers — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:45:06 +0000

African children are the future of the continent. Their education is key to future economic growth and lasting democracy, leading to greater stability and improved standards of living. The current state of education in Africa, however, is plagued by a lack of funds, teachers, textbooks, and equipment. Click here for Oxfam charity gifts

Give the gift of school dinners

staff writers — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:58:15 +0000

School dinners encourage children living in poor communities to go to school and learn to read and write. The lack of food in places such as East Africa, though has meant children have gone without education. Click here to vist the Oxfam Unwrapped Gift Collection

Send some books to Africa

staff writers — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:25:11 +0000

Literacy remains a major barrier to the development of African countries. Despite the progress achieved since 1990, the absolute number of African adults who cannot read or write has increased to 136 million. Click here to vist the Oxfam Unwrapped Gift Collection