Update on April Shipment

Hi everyone,

I talked with Chukwuemeka and we are actually not going to unload this Saturday April 4th.
Instead we are going to get the container delivered on Friday April 10th so that we can unload it and then re-load it right into the larger one that is going to Africa.

So in other words… we could really use help Friday April 10th through to Sunday April 12th at the warehouse (17806 – 107 Avenue) to load the container. Please let me know if you are available. Feel free to bring friends -more the merrier!

Also, there is still alot of bailing to do so if Easter weekend doesnt work for you we could always use your help between now and then (weekday, evening or weekend).

Thanks everyone. And sorry for the change of plans.
Please give me or Chukwuemeka a call if you have any questions (780-486-5552)
Amanda

p.s. this shipment is going to Malawi

 

Ready to Ship -Just Need Helping Hands

Hi everyone,

I have fantastic news! We are ready to ship a container of donations to Africa!!! We are so excited but need some extra hands… so hopefully you have a few extra hours to spare.

We have two important loading days:

• * Saturday April 4: unload a 20 foot container -we need at least 6 people
• * Saturday April 11: loading the 40 foot container to go to Africa -we need as many as possible: heavy lifters, fork lift operators, people good at counting, and even just people with big hearts

If you are able to help either or both those days we would greatly appreciate it! We are going to do an article on shipment for the newspaper and you could be highlighted …or not depending on how camera shy you are

If you are not available on Saturdays but would still like to help… there is still some sorting and bailing that we need done before April 11. If you have couple of extra hours please contact myself or Chukwuemeka (780-486-5552).

Hope to hear from you soon!

Amanda

 

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who came this last weekend. We were able to unload the trailer in record time!

Now the big task of sorting and bailing all those donations….

We are looking for volunteers to help prepare our next shipment of household supplies, used clothing and books to Africa. If you have a few extra hours this week we could definitely use your help. Contact Chukwuemeka at 780-486-5552.

 

Chukwuemeka’s Back

Hi everyone,

I wanted to give you a quick update -Chukwuemeka is back from an exciting trip to Africa.  I’ll update you soon on his travels and adventures of working with our local partners.

Also, if you are available…. we are unloading a 20 foot container this weekend (Saturday March 14  at 10:00 am or Sunday March 15 at 2:00) and could really use a couple extra hands.

If you have any questions give us a call at the warehouse (780-486-5552).

Cheers!

Amanda

 

Chukwuemeka Goes to Africa

On December 1 Chukwuemeka, the Executive Director of Africa We Care, flew to Africa to meet with our local partners. The first stop is Cotonou, Benin to work with the shipping company and local authorities to process the October shipment of used clothing, books and household supplies. He will also meet with the Augustina Ibe Foundation for the Advancement of Women in Africa (AIFAWA) to help coordinate the distribution of the supplies.

Then Chukwuemeka will go to Malawi to visit the Agape Orphanage of Earth Angels. He will tour the orphanage and visit with the children. He will also have meetings with the staff to discuss the current situation and the orphanage’s needs. Chukwuemeka also plans to meet with the Ministry responsible with social welfare and with UNICEF.

Chukwuemeka will then go to Uganda to work with Neptune Petroleum Ltd. for the Books for Africa Project. Africa We Care partners with Neptune Petroleum Ltd. to fill schools and libraries with books. Chukwuemeka will also meet with a group of local community based organizations to help set-up a Sewing Institute that will empower local women. This initiative is possible because of our Canadian partners: Eden Textiles (materials & shipping support) and Devon United Church (sewing machines).

The final stop is the Imo State, Nigeria where Chukwuemeka will work on the Water for Life and the Medicine for Africa projects. He will meet with local partners to discuss their needs and their progress. It will be an action packed month and we look forward to hearing about the local achievements and how we can continue to help.