In-Kind Donations

We rely on donations, both in-kind and monetary, to run our multifaceted programs—everything from construction paper to lab equipment gets put to great use with us. However, shipping to Kenya is extremely complicated and costly; in general, we suggest that people interested in making a specific in-kind item donation allow us to purchase the product in Kenya, and donate the cost instead.

If you are interested in this option, please email Jessica at Jessica@shininghopeforcommunities.org for Kenya-price information.

Audio recordings of children’s books

Our students are learning to read, and we need your help! To encourage the development of their literacy skills, we want to pair audio recordings with their favorite books. This will encourage their reading skills and make learning even more fun.

How can you help?

Look through our library (Download Library), pick out a book that you already have at home, and then record yourself reading it. We are particularly interested in short story books for our youngest students, those labeled E and EC in our library. Please read slowly and very clearly. Silly voices are highly encouraged! You can use a tape recorder or your computer to record yourself, and then send us an mp3 file. Please email alix@shininghopeforcommunities.org with your choice of book and the mp3 file.

Below are lists of items most needed at the school, clinic, and community center. If you are by chance visiting us in Kenya, or know someone who is, many of the items able to be brought in a suitcase for the school!

Kibera School for Girls

Tape Players
Headphones
Construction Paper
Pens-Blue, Black and Red
Playdough
Clay
String/Yarn
Ribbon
Index Cards-Color, White
Laminating Paper
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Lined Paper (Looseleaf)
Scissors-Adult
Scissors-Child
Masking Tape
Folders-2 Pocket
Hanging File Folders
Digital Camera
Video Camera
Batteries
Computer
Stamps/Ink
Permanent Markers
Erasers
Pencil sharpeners-personal (mini)
Pencil sharpeners
classroom (large)
Blocks
Puzzles
Stickers
Balls/Beanbags
Jump Ropes
Outdoor Thermometers
Mini-Scales
Measuring Cups
Dice
Educational DVDs
Puppets
Costume Clothing
Girls’ Underwear
Musical Instruments
Speakers/Boombox
Children’s Books
Textbooks appropriate for kids ages 4-10
Staples
Staplers
Paints (Water Color, Tempera)
Paint Brushes
Molding Clay

Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic:

Biochemistry analyser/automated biochemietry machine
FACS count machine
Haemocule machine
Lab incubator
Viral load machine
PCR machine
Microscopes
Autoclave
Electro phoresis machine
Weighing balance
Water distiller
Anaerobic incubator
Thermal cycler
Vortex
Hot plate
Wheel chair
Pippetes
Wire loops
Petri dishes
Microscope slides
Micropipette with Blue and yellow tips
Vacutainers
Microbiology media
Bunsen burner and accessories
Chlamydia rapid test strips
Sterile urine cups
Cannulars (needles)
Syringes
Washable linen
Gauze rolls
Bandages
Batteries
Gloves
Sharps containers
Pens
Office supplies
Waterguard
Vitamin C packets

Shining Hope Community Center

Bookends
Bulletin board
Copy machine
Reading chairs
Books—especially children’s and adult non-fiction!
Soccer equipment
Soccer shoes
Tape players/headphones
Sanitary napkins