The Gift Box Project deadline is coming up soon. We caught up with Tyrrian Livesley who continues to make a difference in children's lives for the last 28 years. We write an article each year and are happy to bring this cause to our readers' attention.
The gift box project is simple: You prepare presents, and they are taken to children in Eastern Europe who are enduring difficult times. "Our common goal is to make them happy", Tyrrian tells us. You can hear her radio interview with Mark on World Radio Switzerland here. She goes on to explain more:
This year we would like to help 1,000 children smile as they open their gift box full of joy and happiness.
The situation in Ukraine and Moldova is no better than last year. For many, it is even worse than before, causing families to split up into safe homes in other areas of the country; becoming refugees in their own country! Many have suffered the loss of family members due to the war and so many children are sadly forced to live through the unrest and its horrors.
“One more box = one more happy child.”
Gift Box Project Collection 2024
last drop off date is Monday, 18 November 2024
A gift box is filled with school needs, toiletries, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, toys and warm scarves, gloves or hats etc. It does not sound much but such a box will make a big difference to a child who has very little. For them it is a dream come true, bringing moments of happiness.
As we approach the end of 2024, Tyrrian hopes that the Gift Box Project can count on your help and donations once again. Your boxes will bring help, joy and lasting pleasure to these children,who have so little. A gift box can make such a difference to their lives.
One more box = one more happy child
The Gift Boxes include items our children would probably not appreciate, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and school supplies; but to these children they are all very important items that make their lives a little easier. Needless to say the children especially enjoy the sweets and toys!
Wine cartons are strong and the right size just perfect for a gift box, please gift wrap and then attach the customs list to the box. A reusable bag attached helps the children carry their box home.
School bags/backpacks can be used instead of a wine box.
These important necessities are needed in your Gift Box
School Supplies
• 3 pens and 3 HB pencils
• 1 pack of 12 colored pencils or felt tip pens
• eraser and pencil sharpener
• 2 school writing books minimum 50 pages each
• drawing paper (printer paper will do)
Toiletries
• 1 or 2 toothbrushes in original packaging
• A tube of toothpaste
• soap (wrapped in tin foil)
• shampoo or shower gel (tape lid closed)
Chocolate, Sweets, and Biscuits (sell by date on or after April 2024)
• 2 x 100g bars of chocolate
• 250g sweets (mints, etc. wrapped in tin foil)
• 1 box of biscuits or numerous small packs
• possible addition, dried fruits (no nuts)
• No homemade food, nuts or liquids due to possible customs problems please!
Toys for boys and girls (NO toys with batteries, war toys, or ones with instructions)
• 3 or 4 new or used toys (excellent condition) and a soft toy
• Ideas: bubbles, Lego, dominoes, dolls, cars, puzzles, skipping rope, balls, jigsaws etc.
Clothing optional, only these items allowed
• hats, gloves, caps, scarves, new socks
• all other items new or gently used
Ideas if you have space left
• ruler, geometry set, calculator, comb, brush
• chess set, other toiletries, extra toys, etc.
If you prefer to give a financial donation towards the supplies that are ordered for the Gift Boxes, Gift Box Project shall be very grateful to receive any amount you wish to give and ask you to kindly contact Tyrrian so that she can provide bank details. They are also very happy to receive any loose items on the content list.
Drop off dates 5-18 November 2024, see website for drop places at this link.
Nothing can be accepted after these dates.
Contact for more information:
www.giftboxproject.ch
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Pick up points include Chavannes-de-Bogis, Nyon, Prangins, Gingins, Begnins, Bernex, Vessy, Divonne, and Saint-Genis Pouilly.
