AFRICAN CHILDREN

BASIC NEEDS

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

As an Educator in the States, we have the resources at our disposal. Like Teacher's Choice, Walmart and other places where we can get new school supplies every year. They do not. Most of their materials are outdated and worn, or in short supply. We try to provide a comprehensive list of their needs so we can deliver directly to them in Africa.

RECREATIONAL ITEMS

The beauty about what we do with the kids is that they love to play and interact with us outside just like our students in the states.

They love soccer, frisbee, jump rope, football and they love to dance.

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

Twice a month, Friends of Africa

has clothing drives for the children of Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia.

Your donations are given directly to them personally.

Simple clothes and shoes are appreciated.

Ages range from 5yrs to 16yrs.

BASIC NEEDS ITEMS

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

The great thing about what we do, is that we cut out the middle man. We take away the politics and go directly where our services are needed.

RECREATIONAL ITEMS

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

When is the last time you played with a frisbee, their version of duck duck goose or just kicked a soccer ball back and forth to each other?

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

It's the little things that can make a lasting impact. We made a simple shoe rack so they don't have a messy pile of shoes.

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

Even in Africa, teachers need the basics to maintain their students and their classrooms.

Paper, pencils, markers, books, etc...

RECREATIONAL ITEMS

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

Yes, there are times when the language barrier between us is high, but music, dancing, soccer and jumping rope is all universal

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

When you interact with them, their loving nature overshadows their needs because they don't complain. BUT we can see that they need new clothes, new sneaker and sandals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at silverliningoutreach@yahoo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How can we donate to SILVER LINING OUTREACH?

Cash App $SilverLining28

Venmo @outreach2007

Zelle: 347-680-8487

Text OUTREACH to 718-804-5966

Direct Mail: SEE ABOVE ADDRESS

If we wanted to send care packages for the children, what can we send?

Keep in mind that each Orphanage has about 50 kids each. The kids range between 4-17 years of age with a mix of more girls than boys. When you see photos below, you get a better idea of the sizes. They need footwear for African climate. sneakers, croc style flip flops, sandals, shorts, tee shirts, and underwear for both boys and girls.

Where can we go to get some of these essential items?

When we get monetary donations, we go directly to places where we get the most out of a dollar. We generally start with Five Below, if you have one near you. You can find some good deals in Walmart or Target if you look hard enough. Also, most places have discount stores where you can find some good no-name brands. We try to stay away from donated clothing, due to the difference in cultural cleaning. Most are Muslim here, so they don't wash their clothes the same way we do. You can probably go into these establishments and ask for donations of outdated, defective or returned items they can't sell.

Is there anything else these children may need that is not on the list?

Absolutely, most of these children have no homes to go to at night. That means, they sleep on the ground under a tent sometimes. So they would need those exercise mats that you can get from Five Below or another discount store. don't forget the blankets. We definitely know that Walmart sells twin size blankets for $7.00. That is what we get when we give to the homeless in our outreach coverage areas.

How do we know that the children will receive our donations?

TRANSPARENCY: This is what separates SILVER LINING OUTREACH from others. Everything we do, we share with out supporters through our social media contacts. We have hands on interaction with each of our projects. This way, it allows for you, the donor, to see exactly where your contributions go in Real Time, with Real People in Real Places.

SILVER LINING OUTREACH, INC

Our Project allows us to bring the supplies directly to the Orphanages in Djibouti, Kenya & Somalia