A year in review

If everyone in the UK donated just £1 each over £62 million would be raised. Imagine how may water wells that could build in Ethiopia, how many people it could feed in Liberia, how many cataract operations it would fund in India or indeed how many blankets it could provide to the many thousands of homeless people living on the streets of the UK itself ………

Okay, I know that is not going to happen but, my point is that collectively even the smallest  individual gestures made by a group of people can make a big difference to people in need. That if everyone pulls together things can happen and do happen.

Do you remember Abdel Kader? we bought him a wheelchair back in March. Through your donations of glasses we were also able to help 123 people with their sight problems.

Do you remember Abdullah Salim? In October we were able to contribute to his medical fees. We also bought medicine for over 200 people who were unable to pay the costs themselves.

 

Through our baby pack project we have been able to  provide hundreds of mothers with clothing for their newborns.

Plus items donated to our Eid Appeal enabled us to give gifts, sweets and new clothes to 762 children in the summer.

We have been able to provide food  to children and families in need and distribute thousands of items of clothing.

 

All of these people have been assisted by money raised through our fundraising efforts: Our spring fair, attending events, individual donations and the sale of our cookery book. They have been helped because the general public have been supportive and donated a huge amount of clothing, toiletries, toys and other essentials and of course not forgetting all those that generously donate their time.

Collectively we have made a difference: through our gestures we have made the lives of some of those experiencing the effects of poverty a little bit easier. So thank you, thank you all for your enormous generosity and for caring enough to want to help .

There is still a long way to go and so much more that can be done. So, I really hope I can count on your continued support throughout 2013!

Some exciting things are planned but, more on that in my next post.

 

 

Have you bought it yet?

 

If you haven’t already bought a copy of the cookbook then please do. Not only will you get a collection of delicious tried and tested recipes but you will be helping needy children and families living in Algeria too.

All proceeds raised from today until the end of the year will go towards helping a little girl have an operation that will enable her to speak. Her parent’s are trying everything to raise the cash themselves but in reality it will take years for them to raise the £2,000 they need.

More info on the book can be found here. it costs just £5.99 and postage is free to addresses in the UK and Europe. It can be ordered here.

So please, buy a book and help us give this little girl a chance to say her first words.

Winter Warmers

As winter fast approaches we are urgently collecting warm clothing for children in need. We need, coats, jackets, socks, scarves, hats, gloves, jumpers and cardigans. Items can be new, pre-loved or hand made but must be in good, clean condition.

If you can help in any way please get in touch using the details on our ‘contact‘ page.

Beautiful Algeria

I’m often writing about the desperate situations that children and families in Algiers are living in, but today I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate the beauty of the city.

Algeria is a beautiful country bursting with historic monuments, fabulous architecture and breath-taking natural beauty. Algerian Action currently only assists families living in Algiers but I think I may share some images of other areas- the Sahara for one is outstanding!

Have a happy Friday everyone and a fantastic weekend whatever you get up to!

The first of many

There have been so many parcels full of beautiful donations, most of them have now been photographed. Here are the first of many………….

Gorgeous Eid bags, loads of sharpeners (just what were needed!), cloth bags and clothes were donated by Helen and Phyl.

A beautiful collection of scarves, jewellery, yo yos, torches and other treats were donated by Rebecca.

Bras, crayons, washables and lovely hand-made clothing was all donated by Sarah.

Thank you so much for such gorgeous donations. Many, many more pictures to come!

It gets better

 

This week has been absolutely super for donations!!!

January has been a typically gloomy month weather-wise unlike  the donations which  seem to be getting more and more colourful, they certainly brighten my day and will be adored by the lucky recipients. Take a look-   

Gorgeous jumper and hat sets and a wonderful patchwork blanket were donated by Doris.

Soft and snuggly hats arrived from Angie. 

A super fluffy cardigan and tank top along with a pretty pale mint cardigan were sent in by Kathy. 

Gorgeous crochet blankets, scarves, hats, mittens and a cuddly toy were all donated by Barbara. 

A  little striped jumper from an anonymous donor. 

Cute, colourful baby  hats came from Noreen.

Chunky knitted squares were sent in by Mrs Lynch.

Gorgeous baby sets, the most beautiful blankets and much-needed jumpers for older children were donated by Phyllis.

Perfect hats and squares were donated by Judith.

Really lovely pre-loved baby clothes were sent in by Fitzy. 

Another batch of summer striped jumpers from Celia.

More lovely baby knits from Alice and her 86-year-old Aunt Greta. 

A rainbow of colour poured out of the box that came from Penny and the Otley knitting group- dazzling jumpers, hats and a diamond blanket!   

Beautiful toddler sized  jumpers, pretty baby sets and a pair of striped mittens were donated by Pauline in Royston.

which just leaves me to say thank you, a HUGE thank you to everyone  for being so, so generous!