Imagine a world in which orphaned and vulnerable children no longer worry about where their next meal will come from, or how they can get access to basic healthcare and education. World Youth International (WYI) is making a real difference and you can help! Our catalogue offers you the opportunity to make a practical contribution, and create a brighter future for people living in severe poverty. 

WYI is a non profit, non religious and non political organisation, approved by AusAID, signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and also has DGR status for tax deductibility with The Australian Taxation Office. Items in the WYI Gift Catalogue address critical needs in areas including health, education and income generation. They are distributed under the guidance of our in-country staff/partner organisations and Australian volunteers on WYI's overseas programs. This offers volunteers a fabulous opportunity to participate in sustainable projects and cultural exchange. Read more

Protect a child from deadly mosquitoes by providing a repellent treated mosquito net. Something so simple can reduce the spread of Malaria and save a life! 12345678910 @ $12.00	In rural Kenya many children and the elderly are afflicted by 'Jiggers'. 'Jiggers' are sand fleas which burrow into the skin, often under toenails or fingernails. They feed on the skin/blood of the host, causing extreme pain and ulceration. If untreated, infection can lead to tetanus, gangrene and even the loss of a toe/finger. Health Care Workers are trained in their removal but lack medical kits for treatment. Provide these workers with required surgical blades and dressings to remove 'Jiggers' and prevent more serious health issues. 12345678910 @ $25.00
Education offers opportunity. Primary schooling is provided by the Kenyan Government but children are unable to attend without a school uniform. Many families cannot afford this expense. Ensure that a child can attend school with the gift of a uniform (shirt, shorts/dress & jumper). 12345678910 @ $30.00	Provide much needed formula to the infants at Rangala Baby Home to ensure they get the right start to life. In rural Kenya, Infant formula is unattainable as it is too expensive for a local income. The babies at Rangala Baby Home are without mothers and require infant formula as they cannot digest the proteins in cows milk before 12 months of age. Supporting the formula feeding program gives these babies a fighting start to life! 12345678910 @ $50.00
Provide seeds, fertilizer, tools and training to establish new 'Push-Pull' (complementary farming) plots or Kitchen Gardens. 'Push-Pull' programs result in improved yields, enabling farmers to move from subsistence farming to commercial farming. Establishing a Kitchen (veggie) Garden provides food security for families, improving nutrition and generating income from the sale of surplus produce. 12345678910 @ $45.00	In Kenya, goat's milk sells for up to three times the price of cow's milk. Contribute to the cost of purchasing local goats ($40 ea) and pure dairy goats ($400 ea) for cross-breeding... resulting in improved quality offspring and higher milk production. Milk provides nutrition for families plus income generation opportunities through ongoing breeding and the sale of surplus milk. 12345678910 @ $70.00
Wheelbarrows are useful for a multitude of tasks - carrying tools, food...even children! Many people are forced to walk long distances to source and carry water. Provide families with a valuable wheelbarrow plus three 20 litre drums, offering an easier way to cart and store essential water supplies. 12345678910 @ $100.00	Provide much needed formula to the infants at Rangala Baby Home to ensure they get the right start to life. In rural Kenya, Infant formula is unattainable as it is too expensive for a local income. The babies at Rangala Baby Home are without mothers and require infant formula as they cannot digest the proteins in cows milk before 12 months of age. Supporting the formula feeding program gives these babies a fighting start to life! 12345678910 @ $300.00
Often people are skilled but do not have the resources to buy essential 'equipment' to earn a livelihood...you can change that! Purchase a sewing machine and fabric/cottons providing the tools for a small business opportunity and a sustainable income. 12345678910 @ $225.00	Many families, widows and the elderly, are living in extreme conditions in rural Kenya. Fund the cost of materials including corrugated roof iron, timber and a wooden door and window, to provide a safe, dry home for those in desperate need. 12345678910 @ $825.00

Many children in rural areas walk long distances to school and have nothing in which to carry their few essentials ie. books, pencils and perhaps lunch. Make their journey a little easier with the simple gift of a lightweight school backpack. 12345678910 @ $10.00	As the Nepalese winter approaches, many disadvantaged children go without essential items of clothing. Purchase a winter coat and provide warmth...a gift that will truly make a difference. 12345678910 @ $20.00
Basic school needs including books, stationery, pens and crayons plus teaching resources are always in demand, particularly in remote schools. Add life and colour to a classroom, enhancing children's learning and aiding development. 12345678910 @ $35.00	Many girls and young women living in 'slums' or 'squatter settlements' are extremely vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and neglect. Unfortunately, vast numbers of them will become entrapped in the dark trade of prostitution. Contribute to the establishment of a Girl's At Risk - Support Group, offering these vulnerable girls access to critical services including health education, mentoring and skill development...leading to empowerment and an escape from abuse. 12345678910 @ $60.00
We often take for granted that school children have access to basic sanitation. However, this is not the case at many schools in remote areas of Nepal. Contribute to the repair and/or construction of school toilets and improve the quality of health and education for many children. 12345678910 @ $90.00	Computers now feature in our everyday life and are an integral part of communication. Unfortunately, the vast majority of children in Nepal have little or no access to computers. Purchase a locally made 'mini laptop' for a community training centre, and provide a group of disadvantaged children the opportunity to develop computer skills, grow and get a head start in life. 12345678910 @ $135.00
Many students attending the WYI School are from an impoverished background and are not adequately fed. Provide a nutritious meal for a student, for the entire school year, and improve both health and learning. 12345678910 @ $155.00	The WYI School has one bus for student transportation and is forced to spend valuable funds on leasing a second. The savings target for a deposit on an additional bus has not yet been reached. Support this project and you can make ownership of a second WYI school bus a reality! 12345678910 @ $350.00

WYI is a South Australian based charity operating since 1988 specializing in community development projects and short-term overseas volunteer programs, impacting the lives of thousands of people in Australia and overseas each year. WYI is committed to reducing poverty and injustice, and strengthening communities through sustainable development projects.

WYI's major community infrastructure projects include the building, ongoing development and support of schools and children's homes (orphanages) in Kenya and Nepal. The WYI School in Nepal was established in 1999 and is attended by almost 500 students ranging from Reception to Year 10. The Sapana Dreaming Children's Home was built adjacent to the school in 2001 and together with the Owiti Children's Home in Kenya, built in 2004, provide orphaned children with a loving home, health care and an education.

WYI is a non profit, non religious and non political organisation, approved by AusAID, signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and also has DGR status for tax deductibility with The Australian Taxation Office. Items in the WYI Gift Catalogue address critical needs in areas including health, education and income generation. They are distributed under the guidance of our in-country staff/partner organisations and Australian volunteers on WYI's overseas programs. This offers volunteers a fabulous opportunity to participate in sustainable projects and cultural exchange.