Container Gets Packed for Irbil, Iraq

On Wednesday morning, December 12th, 2007, Giving Children Hope and Union Rescue Mission are preparing for a shipment to Irbil, Iraq.

Through an ongoing healthcare development program in Iraq, Giving Children Hope sends an average of three 40-foot containers per month full of medical equipment and supplies bound for a region in Iraq. Giving Children Hope is dedicated to improving the lives of Iraqi children and families through the replenishment of local hospitals and medical clinics.

The 40-foot container bound this week for Irbil will be packed with medical equipment and supplies such as a hospital bed, IV liquids, hospital linens, surgical supplies, a wash basin, lab supplies, and oxygen supplies.

“By contributing to Giving Children Hope, whether it is monetarily, through the donation of items, or by volunteering time, one is able to tangibly make a difference in the well-being and medical health of children and families in developing countries. Our healthcare development program in Iraq is helping to save lives by refurbishing hospitals and clinics in need.”

–Ashley Stinson, Communications and Development Coordinator

How you can help

Monetary donations are greatly needed to help with the costs of procuring medical equipment and supplies, refurbishment, and shipping.

Volunteers are always needed to help sort and pack supplies bound for medical clinics in developing countries. Please call our offices at 714-523-4454 to learn more about volunteer opportunities surrounding this project.

Learn more about Giving Children Hope’s work in the Middle East:

Healthcare Development in Halabja, Iraq

Aid and Development in Iraq

Healthcare Development in Iraq

Disaster Relief to Pakistan

Bringing Aid to the Displaced in Lebanon