Based on feedback from the office in India, we have compiled the following list of items that can be brought with you in your luggage.

Younger Ages

Educational: pencils, crayons, colouring-in books, wall posters, stickers
Toys: bubbles, jigsaws, bouncy balls, play dough, card games, balloons, CD’s, face paints

Older Ages

Educational: stationary for school, English vocabulary books, blank notepads, chalk, educational wall posters, stickers, adult colouring books
Practical: fitted and flat single bed sheets (white), packs of underwear, socks, pyjamas (light fabric), warm hats/jumpers for winter, football jerseys, toothbrush/toothpaste.
Toys/Cosmetics: hair baubles/trinket jewellery, makeup, nail varnish, hair clips, stickers, skipping ropes, and games for older children (deflated soccer/rugby ballss

Healthcare Supplies

Good quality plain white fitted bedsheets, boxes of surgical gloves, cotton swabs. Please inquire with your Group Leader if you have other ideas and access to medical supplies as we can liaise with our HOPE Hospital to determine needs. *Please note that you cannot bring medicines into India that aren’t for personal use* All first aid products must be in date.