Baphumelele relies on your donations to make the difference in the lives of the children, young people, and patients who are cared for by our various projects.
General List
When considering your donation to Baphumelele, it may be helpful to know that items such as toys and stuffed animals are thoughtful donations, but ultimately go unneeded in our facilities. Please consider the items below on our wish list that describe the more essential items that we need on a regular basis.
- Groceries: maize meal, rice, sugar, samp, pasta, tinned fish, long-life milk, and other dry goods, as well as vegetables, fruit, meat, and any other type of food
- Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, towels, sanitary pads for girls, etc.
- School uniforms and stationery: school packs, black stockings/leggings, white school socks, A4 paper, flip files, plastic sleeves, level arch lever files, pens, pencils, exercise books, and 1-quire, 2-quire, and 3-quire books
- Art supplies: acrylic colors, A3 paper, pencils, 10m paper rolls, paintbrushes, etc.
- Baby supplies: nappies (in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes), Vaseline, aqueous cream, wet wipes, etc.
- Electricity vouchers for our 19 electricity meters which light, help feed, wash, and keep warm the many children and patients in our care (electricity is bought from a shop or online — if you wish to help with this, please contact us for the meter numbers)
- Household goods: warm blankets, bed sheets, duvet covers, and children’s pajamas
- Pre-loved gadgets
- Outdoor work supplies: lawn mowers, ladders, pots, safety boots, etc.
- Sewing machines to be used in our sewing project, which provides clothing/bedding for our residents, employment in our sewing room, and products that can be sold for the community
- Rosie’s computer was recently corrupted, and we are accepting donations to provide a new one!
Most Recent List
See the list below for Baphumelele’s most urgent needs (as of November 6, 2025):
We also need the following school uniforms:
