I know an orphange in need of baby clothing, books, toys, bumboo seats, baby carriers and any shippable baby gear! Babies in orphanages have often spent a long time lying on their backs in cots without proper stimulation and so end up quiet behind their peers. The great news is they can catch up and with a few donations HUGE strides can be made!!
I know the people who read this blog have large hearts, if you’d be willing to buy or donate some children’s books (second-hand is fine!!), rattles and baby toys and clothing or equipment, could you please get in touch? Even spending £2 ($4) on books at a second-hand or charity shop would make a huge difference in children’s lives! I and the babies would thank you greatly 
You can leave a comment or email me at frugaltrenches @ yahoo . com (remove spaces!) And I should point out the above baby is not from an orphanage!!
How do I help?
Hi Sharron. If you have any or could buy baby clothing, books, toys for infants, or have any baby carriers or bumboo baby seats, any of those are needed. Thank you for thinking of these children
have you thought of contacting the ladies over @ Craft Hope?
No but I’ll google them! Thanks Molly!
Question – Do you ship the goods or does an organization in UK do it?
Hi Joyful, I’m pretty sure anyone can ship rather than they come to the UK first!
I definitely want to help! Can you send me shipping details? I can send some kids’ books, and will they want knitted things (climate?) because I have a ton of scrap yarn sitting around waiting to be knit into hats, mittens, blankets, teddybears etc: I have been on the lookout for a project like this to direct that energy to! xxx
How did I know you would
Yes winter is cooooooooooooooooold there!!!
HI FT, I wasn’t actually thinking of shipping anything. I find that isn’t very frugal from Canada. I’ve tried it with needs over in Kenya where I primarily help the Missions of Hope (www.jonahsmissions.blogspot.com).
I was thinking it might work for me to give a small sum of money to the orphanage. Do you know if one can send to them via pay pal? You can send me details to my email. Thanks!
Very true Joyful! I’ll send you their details tomorrow or Wednesday, I’m pretty sure they have paypal
Thank you so much for your giving heart!
FT, can you just post the name and address of the orphanage so we can send it there? That would be most simple and direct, I think.
And what has happened with your new job? You seemed to go on vacation right away, unless this IS part of your job. Is it?
Thicket, thanks so much for helping! I can’t post the details of the orphanage for privacy reasons but I can send it to anyone who would like to give! I am contacting them tonight to ask them which is the best address to send things to.
Re the job. Here we get 5-7 weeks of vacation a year, when I began my job I was asked when my holidays were, it was no problem at all. In fact my colleague who began at the same time as me has already had 2 holidays. My job has nothing to do with my volunteering
Thats a great Idea, I would love to organise a parcel. Im sure my friends would all love to contribute. where do I send them.
Thanks for your lovely email Angela! You sure will be a blessing to them!
this is a great idea, however with the shipping costs, I think I will donate to causes in Canada.
Gill in Canada
I would love to send along some things.. Can you provide an address?
Count me in!
I’ve got a few extras me and my kids can spare… a
It’s the first time I’ve commented but I’ve been reading you for a while now. Went through most of your archives… you inspired us to sponsor a child and we now sponsor a little girl from mexico.
Thanks for making giving easy and simple.
Thanks for all the great ideas.
Thanks for the time you spend writing here (I have a small family blog and I know how much time and effort you must take here).
Love from France!
Dear Frugal,
I have followed your blog for a few months now and I find your words and actions very inspiring and uplifting.
I congratulate you on your work volunteering abroad, I did the same thing myself in Romania when I was 21. Lots of children who needed lots of love.
I would love to help the orphanage you mentioned. Please let me know the best way to go about it.
Thank you,
Helen
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I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has commented or emailed! I will be in touch tomorrow, Wednesday July 21!
I would love to help the orphanage, so count me in too, thanks!!!
Hi FT
Count me in too. I have plenty of pure wool and time to knit!!! I should shouldn’t I? Living in NZ, land of sheep!!!
Will send direct to orphanage if you can send an address. Work as a librarian so can source childrens books too.
Love your website and admire your big and giving heart.
I’m curious, what line of work are you in?
Email me the information. I am happy to help.
Me too, please!
Please, I’d like to make a donation online. Thanks for all!
I would like to help. Thank you for posting this. I really enjoy your posts.
I think I might have some donations. Can you email me the info?
can you send me the info too please hun x
Would love to help – have lots of spare books and clothes and toys that I would love to pass on.
Please email me the details.
Annax
I’d love to help too. Your blog inspires me to be positive and take action, so its time I give something back
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count me in please. I’ll drop a mail.
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