Children’s Donations - Mercy Steps Program

Children's Donations

Donations

Where opportunity is given, potential begins to rise. We believe that access to education is one of the most powerful ways to empower the African child. Compassion in action is hope made visible. By promoting a strong reading culture and supporting basic educational needs in rural Kenya, we help create opportunities that can transform lives for generations.

We welcome a wide range of donations, from books and stationery to school uniforms, technology, and financial support. Each contribution, no matter how small, plays a part in shaping a child’s future. Be a part of a story bigger than yourself.

Books

Help shape the future, one book at a time.

Many children in rural schools have limited access to books beyond their classrooms. By donating books you no longer need, you give a child the opportunity to explore, learn, and imagine beyond their environment.

Whether you are making space at home or your children have outgrown their storybooks, your books can find a new life in a school in Kenya. We accept both curriculum and non-curriculum English books—new or gently used—and ensure they reach children who will truly benefit from them.

A single book can open a world of possibilities.

Stationary

For many children, even the most basic school supplies are out of reach.

Due to limited funding in public schools, essential items such as pencils and notebooks are often not available to students. Yet these simple tools are fundamental to learning.

Through your support, we provide children with:

Pens, pencils, and rulers
Geometry sets and notebooks
Crayons and learning materials
Reusable masks
School bags (rucksacks)

These items may seem small, but they make a significant difference, allowing children to participate fully in their education with confidence and dignity.

School Uniform

A school uniform is more than clothing; it is a symbol of equality, belonging, and pride.

Uniforms help reduce visible differences among children, reduce peer pressure, and create a sense of unity within the classroom. However, many families struggle to afford them.

Your support helps provide complete school uniforms, including:

Shirts, blouses, skirts, trousers, and shorts
Pullovers and socks
Shoes and trainers
School bags

By giving a child a uniform, you give them the confidence to attend school with dignity and a true sense of belonging.

Monetary Donations

Transport

Transporting donations from abroad to Kenya is one of the most significant challenges we face. Shipping books, equipment, and supplies—especially in large quantities—requires substantial resources.

Your support helps cover:

International shipping costs
Local distribution to rural schools
Handling and logistics

Every contribution ensures that donated items successfully reach the children who need them most.

School fees

Education beyond primary school remains out of reach for many children due to high costs.

Secondary education, vocational training, and college fees can be overwhelming for families. Through our program, we support children in continuing their education and gaining practical skills that allow them to build independent and sustainable futures.

For many children, this support is the bridge between potential and opportunity.

Computers – MSP Tech for Kids

We are preparing children for a digital future.

Through our MSP Tech for Kids initiative, we provide access to technology in schools that would otherwise have none. So, give your computer a second life. We accept new and refurbished computers, laptops, and tablets, which are restored and distributed to rural schools.

This initiative helps children:

Develop essential digital skills
Access new learning opportunities
Prepare for global careers and entrepreneurship

We have collection points in various parts of the world, making it easier for you to donate devices that can be given a second life, and a child a new opportunity.

Every donation you make is more than a contribution; it is an investment in a child’s future. Together, we can create lasting change, one child, one school, and one community at a time.

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