SERVICE PROJECTS
BIRTHING KITS
Half a million women die annually in developing countries due to childbirth: many from infection, tetanus and other complications. For every woman who dies, around another 30 women incur injuries and infections, many of which are often painful, disabling, embarrassing and lifelong. Birthing kits save lives and reduce suffering by providing supplies for a more sanitary birth.
Over 8,000 kits are distributed each year by World Vision to six health centres in rural Africa. In partnership with the Zonta Club of St. Catharines, we complete between 800 – 1000 birthing kits each year.
Contents:
- razor blade
- umbilical tape
- gloves
- gauze
- soap
- plastic sheet
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Volunteers are required each year to help assemble the kits. Please join us knowing that you will make a huge impact in the safe delivery of a baby.
Donation of any of the contents are also greatly appreciated.
We usually get together in May. Contact Wendy at [email protected] to help.
FIRST RESPONSE BAGS – ‘Bags of Courage’
Victim Services Niagara (VSN) provides support to victims of violence in the Niagara region. Human trafficking is a significant problem in Southern Ontario. For those victims striving to break the cycle of sexual exploitation, VSN provides Bags of Courage to help them meet their initial needs on arrival for help at the hospital or police station.
Contents (valued at $250):
- Sweatpants (S, M, L, XL)
- Sweatshirt or sweater (S, M, L, XL)
- Camisole (S, M, L, XL)
- Journal + pen
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Brush + comb
- Body lotion
- Plush blanket
- Hair elastics
- Shampoo + conditioner
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Feminine hygiene products
- Disposable razors
- Bath towel, facecloth
- Underwear, socks (S, M, L, XL)
- Pyjamas (S, M, L, XL)
- Flip-flops, slippers, or gloves (seasonal)
- Chocolate
- A caring note from the club explaining the origins of the donations.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Volunteers are required each year to help assemble the kits. Please join us knowing that you will make a huge impact in providing dignity to women escaping human trafficking.
Donation of any of the contents are also greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in supporting this project either through donations or by volunteering, contact Sarah at [email protected]
