Clothing & Essentials
Give food, clothing and temporary shelter
to African refugee orphans and widows.
Help provide food, tarpaulins, clothing, bedding, hygiene supplies and practical household needs for displaced families.
Everyday comfort. Everyday dignity.
Small essentials can make daily life more manageable.
Families may arrive after displacement with very few possessions. Clean clothes, a blanket, soap and suitable footwear are ordinary necessities that can be difficult to replace when income and stability have been lost.
OWAID’s essentials support focuses on useful, appropriate items: clothing for growing children, bedding, mosquito nets where needed, hygiene supplies and basic household materials. Community input helps identify what is most urgently needed.
Thoughtful giving matters. We encourage supporters to contact us before collecting or shipping goods, so donations match actual needs and do not create avoidable transport or storage costs.
- Clothing, shoes and bedding appropriate to local needs
- Hygiene supplies and essential household materials
- Locally coordinated distribution with dignity and care
The next step matters
Useful support, chosen with the community.
A clothing drive can bring a congregation or neighborhood together. A financial gift can help buy the right sizes and supplies locally. The best approach depends on the current request, available transport and the people receiving the support.
- Ask about current needs and available projects
- Discuss the purpose and scope of your support
- Request appropriate updates as the work progresses
Here to help
Questions about
clothing & essentials.
What donated items are most useful?
Needs vary. Please ask about current priorities, sizes and acceptable condition before organizing a collection.
Should I mail clothing to Nashville?
Contact OWAID first for instructions. The team needs to confirm receiving arrangements and whether local purchasing is the better option.
Can a church organize an essentials drive?
Yes. Discuss the current needs and distribution plan with us before starting, then share clear collection guidance with your supporters.
Together, we can help
a family begin again.
Give toward a home, a school year or the everyday care that makes a future possible.