Appeal for secondhand Asian clothes for Gambia
Old clothes provide training, employment and drama in Africa
We are an ngo based in the gambia. we have set up a tailoring project using old clothes – which is proving to be very successful. we have been buying the clothes here – very expensive – can you tell us if any of the businesses that take your waste clothing would be willing to send them to us? we are willing to pay for them/transport as long as it is not too prohibitive. we especially want asian/ethnic clothes but virtually everything can be put to very good use. it is not only creating employment but good tailoring/design training as well and we are also adapting much for use in our childrens theatre companies. any help would be greatly appreciated. many thanks and best wishes
kadi touray
Will add contact form soon – meanwhile contact GreeninBrum
Rianne said:
I work for charity in the UK… sending clothes around the world (esp. used clothes) is quite expensive (3-4k GBP for a 40′ ft container – and that’s before you think of import rules of countries…)! If you need funds & have found friends in the UK, I would suggest they do fundraising here & then send the money for you to spend locally – is better for local economy as well. My 2p.