Thank you for your interest in making a financial contribution or donating your used goods! We accept donations of almost all children’s goods. If you have any questions about what can and cannot be donated, we encourage you to contact Aziz Shoukat at info@everychildascholar.org or 202-436-2782.
If you have a large donation, depending on size, we are happy to come to you to pick it up! If your donation is smaller, we encourage you to drop it off. Please contact Aziz Shoukat for more details, or to arrange for pickup by a volunteer. Aziz will return your message as soon as possible.
We are in most urgent need of school supplies, especially backpacks. Almost no orphans in the Tribal Areas own a backpack. We are also looking for classroom furniture, educational posters, and classroom supplies that are light enough to be carried by one or two people over a distance. We are especially looking for writing utensils, blackboards, and whiteboards of all types. Many classrooms in the Pakistani tribal areas have little or no furniture. If you have furniture or educational supplies we would be very grateful! We are looking specifically for light furniture that can be transported over rugged terrain.
We are also in urgent need of shoes. Many orphans in Pakistan’s tribal areas do not own shoes. We are looking for shoes and clothing in children’s sizes, especially warm clothing or clothing that can be layered, as the tribal areas are located in a rugged, mountainous area, and in the winter they can receive feet of snow. Your donations of shoes and warm clothing will allow orphans in Pakistan’s tribal areas to continue to attend school in the winter.
We are also seeking donations of toys for children ages 0-12 as long as they are in like new condition. We accept educational books that are written for children ages 0-12. We are especially interested in books that are for beginning readers and books that contain pictures.
We most need:
- Backpacks, satchels, and any kind of school bags. This is our most needed item.
- Shoes in children’s sizes
- Classroom supplies like pencils, pens, markers, and crayons; educational materials; light classroom furniture
- Electronic items like tablets, chromebooks, old computers in working condition
- Mobility aids like wheelchairs and braces. We are most in need of mobility aids sized for children, but we will gladly accept all mobility aids.
We are less urgently looking for:
- Children’s clothing in good condition
- Educational books, especially ones with pictures or for beginning readers
- Toys in like-new condition
Thank you for considering donating! Your donations are very appreciated!