Donation Of Supplies

Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage also accepts donations of new and used supplies for the children. Examples include clothing, shoes, toiletries, medicine, home goods, books, school supplies, games, and toys. Donors of supplies should consider the gender, ages, and needs of the children to ensure that their donation is appropriate. While it is not required, it is preferred that donations include something for each of the children or items that they can share in order to avoid hurt feelings.

Information on the Children
There are currently 15 children at Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage. There are 4 girls – 13, 8, 7, and 6 years of age. There are 10 boys – 3 boys 14 years of age, 2 boys 10 years of age, 2 boys 8 years of age, 1 boy 7 years of age, 1 boy 6 years of age, and 1 boy 5 years of age.

Wish List
The following list provides an overview of items that are appropriate to donate.
Clothing & Shoes: Clothing and shoes are always needed. The children desperately need underwear, undershirts, and socks. Shoes including sneakers, flip flops, and dress shoes are also greatly needed. The climate in Kpando, Ghana is hot therefore t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, skirts, pants, and summer pajamas are preferred. Rain coats and boots are also appropriate.

Toiletries & Medicines
Toiletries including toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes clippers for barbering, soaps, etc. are always needed. Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage additionally accepts over-the-counter children’s medicines for pain relief, stomachache, cold & flu, as well as vitamins.

Home Goods
Bed sheets, towels, etc. are always needed.

Other
Books, school supplies, DVDs, and toys are sure to put smiles on the faces of the children at Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage.

There are two methods for donating supplies.

Donors can visit the Amazon Wish List online at http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/registry/1UXYGT7D2CAFI, select a gift, and have it shipped direct to Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage. But Amazon will only send books, electrical items can’t be sent via Amazon.

Another option is for donors to ship a package direct to the orphanage. If using this method, donors should first contact Director Venunye Djentuh by phone at +233 208 159 398 or +233 249 915 376 or email at vdjentuh@yahoo.com or rymons2005@gmail.com to ensure that their donation is appropriate.

The package should be sent to the following address:
Ryvanz-Mia Orphanage

P.O.Box KP 161

Kpando
Volta Region

Ghana

We thank you in advance for your help!