Maria - one of the leading ladies of The Ripple Effect - is driving this lorry in convoy with another charity. 

It will be loaded with all the Ripple Effect aid that has been recently donated and will call at Athens, Lesvos and finally Chios to ensure as many benefit from the generosity shown by so many.  

We appreciate all donations which can be generously given- from money to goods. 

We understand that giving your time to find the goods and drop them off/get them picked up can not always be suitable. 

Still want to help? 

The funds which we receive will go towards the following items:

• Ladies Sanitary products 
• Ladies leggings
• Contents for Hygiene Kits, shampoo, shower gel and or soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, flannels or similar  
• Underwear for adults and children in large quantities!
• Socks for all 
• Shorts for men and boys
• Men's t-shirts, jumpers, trousers mostly small and medium fewer large needed
• Women's summer pants and tops with long sleeves
• Crocks or flip flops for adults and children
• Suncream
• Mosquito Spray
• Deodorants (roll on probably preferable)
• Head Lice products
• Dry skin cream (they really like small tins of Nivea, easy to distribute to individuals, but we will take what we can get.
• Wet wipes
• Sanitary pads
• Shampoo for adults and children
• Razors
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes for all
• Snack bars (sesame snack bars or similar)

As a charity, we rely on donations from local businesses and the public, of clothing, sleeping bags, large supplies of toiletries and women’s hygiene products and also require cash donations for transporting supplies.

“We are very grateful for the continued support we receive throughout the year. Donations and any fund raising are vital if we are to continue to make a difference to the lives of those living in appalling conditions.”