It’s a bit of a tradition for a lot of people to start the new year with new plans and resolutions. Whether it be to lose 10 stone, book up a holiday of a lifetime or simply to eat more fruit, the start of a new year focus’s the mind on what one hopes to achieve in the coming months. So looking forward, along with continuing with all our usual projects here are just some of the goals that Algerian Action are aiming for in 2013-
The baby pack project– From the very beginning we have given clothing and essentials to destitute mothers for their newborns. We have always distributed these to women in the community but from this Autumn we have started to give them to women in the maternity ward of a hospital. In 2013 we intend to expand the project further by offering the packs to women in more hospitals and to supply an orphanage that specialises in assisting abandoned babies.
A travelling library- This is our new big project. Starting in the summer we plan to operate a travelling library in Algiers. We will be visiting children in hospitals, orphanages, schools and other community venues and provide them with the opportunity to have books they would otherwise not have access to. We will also be holding fun story telling sessions and craft workshops too. The first step to achieving this aim is to reach our goal of collecting 1,000 books.
Last year our Eid Appeal enabled us to give gifts, sweets and toys to 762 children. In 2013 we plan to reach even more children by adding 2 new areas to our list.
In addition, we have recently found out about a women’s refuge based in Algiers that are really in need of help. Organisations like refuges are very few and far between in Algeria yet they are most definitely needed and a vital resource for some women. We are currently in discussion with the directors about how we can best offer help and support so, offering assistance to those women in need is also an aim for 2013.
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Looking forward to the next year, Emma.
Think I would really like to help with the baby pack project, do you want hand knitted clothes and blankets?
That would be brilliant Lynn! Clothes and blankets can be hand knitted, preloved or new- all are very much appreciated!
I am very much looking forward to helping too in 2013. I’ve already collected a few books to send and will help all I can. It is lovely to read the help Algerian Action has given this year.
As always thank you so much for your help Jane. Here’s to achieving even more in 2013!
Emma x