Each gift option is selected with the family in mind. The gifts are sourced locally and help them thrive.
Notebooks, crayons, pencils, and other supplies equip all the school-age children in the family to learn in the classroom.
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Goat's milk and meat provide vital protein and nutrients to a family's diet. Goats are sustainable livestock on the landscape, and breeding and selling goats can encourage economic stability for the family.
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The Maasai are an oral culture. Many adults are unable to read, so an audio Bible enables them to access the Word of God in their native language.
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Chickens provide a source of protein through eggs and meat, contributing to the family's food security.
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A solar home system that provides essential lighting and phone charging to homes. The system features three lights, a battery control unit with charging ports, and a solar panel. Each light has three different lighting modes, which can be individually adjusted via a wall-mounted switch.
This year, we are offering an additional opportunity for you to bless other families in our program. There are currently 150 families without access to electricity. Our goal is to ensure that all families in our program have access to electricity.
The Upgraded Solar Light provides a sustainable light source inside Maasai homes, which don't let in much light. They are also portable chargers that can power and charge small devices, such as phones. For $21, you can go above and beyond and bless a family with access to basic electricity!
Vouchers are used for various purposes, including providing additional food, shoes, clothing, or school supplies for investment in the future.
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Through demarcation, families have received parcels of land and are planning to build or have already started constructing permanent homes. This gift includes 10 corrugated metal sheets, which are enough to complete a permanent roof for a traditional Maasai house.
FAQ
How do I give the same gift to all the families I partner with?
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Let's say you partner with two families and want to give both families a $15 Gift Voucher and Blanket. In the cart function, you would check the box next to "Gift Voucher - $15" and the box next to "Blanket - $14", then type "2" in the box next to "How many of each?".
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How do I give different gifts to the families I partner with?
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Let's say you partner with two families and want to give one two chickens and the other family 1 set of school supplies. To do this, you would need to submit two transactions. For the first one, you would check the box next to "Chickens - $11", then type "2" in the box next to "How many of each?". In the notes section, you can specify which family this gift goes to by adding their family ID (ex. FP Mpoke 1234). For the second transaction, you would check the box next to "School Supplies - $22" and then type "1" in the box next to "How many of each?". In the notes section, you can specify which family this gift goes to by adding their family ID.
How/when are the gifts distributed to the families?
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After Christmas, all the gift information is compiled and sent to AfricaHope. They then purchase all the gifts from local vendors and distribute the gifts in late January - early February.
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Why do you emphasize that the gifts are sourced locally?
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Sourcing the gifts locally is really important to us, and it aligns with the heart of our program, which is to help people overcome extreme poverty. By sourcing locally, we support the local vendors, which keeps the funding in the community and lifts the local economy. ​
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If you have any other questions, please contact us at FamilyPartners@NewInternational.org
“Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation” Psalms 68:5 (NRSV)
Your contribution will make a significant impact and provide them with comfort and cheer during this festive season. Thank you for the generosity and love you express during this season of giving — and all year long!