Collecting Goods

Collecting a variety of goods may seem overwhelming and yes, it can be.  Keep in mind you do not have to provide every item.  We as a group will have so much collectively, you will be surprised.  Pick an area of focus for your collections such as, toiletries or just collecting toys. 

There is always a need for general medical supplies, such as items for wounds and first aid.  We will discuss the supply list at length on our conference calls.   

Packing List for South Africa

2-3 Navy Blue Scrubs

Stethoscope

2-3 Long sleeve shirts

Jackets/Windbreaker/Rain wear *

Jeans, Leggings

One of the following: Satchel/Sling bag/Backpack/Fanny Pack

Bag for lunch, water bottle, coffee or tea tumbler

Celebration Dinner Outfit (African Themed, you will have to for a local shopping experience for traditional wear. 

Safari Day Outfit (Layers, it gets cold when the sun sets)

Casual & Night life *optional for outings & excursions

Bathing Suit* (weather & time permitting)

Gym clothes for those who elect to work out

Comfortable Tennis Shoes 

Flip Flops/Shower Shoes

Rain Boots * PLASTIC SHOE COVERS (Amazon for around $12) 

*WASH CLOTHS, Hotel only provides bath towels

Toiletries

Sunscreen/Sunglasses/Hat

Insect repellent

Ear Plugs & Eye Mask (Optional) 

Neck Pillow 

Compression Socks (Optional)

Universal Charger (DON’T FORGET THIS!!) US prongs do not fit in ports 

PACKING Tips:

Please limit your bags, 1-2 large suitcases may be checked in. We suggest one bag to be you’re your personal items and the other for supplies and donations. South African cars are generally small with limited on cargo space. There will be a variety of night outings and night life if you elect Useful to have a few large Zip lock bags and trash bags to wrap your shoes that may be soiled

Weather:

SA weather is very fickle. It can change drastically such as being hot to cooling down very quickly. It is best to have a variety of clothing and layer. Thunderstorms/Rain showers are normally quick and in the afternoon.  

March Weather:

It will be going into the fall 

Warm during the day, chilly at night

Mid 70’s - mid 80’s 

Rainy season 

October Weather:

It will be going into the spring

Hot during the day, mild at night. 

High 70’s - High 80’s 

If you forget any items…Don’t worry there is a store where you may purchase

· Toothbrush/paste

· Hair comb/brush/Hair accessories

· Nail clippers/files/Nail Polish

· Toiletries/Lotion, Deodorant 

· Feminine products (pads/tampons) 

· Undergarments

· Socks, hats

· Earrings

· Toys

· Candy

· Coloring books, crayons, pencils, paper (school supplies)

. Paperback books 

. Ear buds

.Hair products (moisturizers, bonnets, shower caps, braiding hair, wave caps ect.) 

· BP Cuffs

· Thermometers

· Pulse Ox

· small cups (Dixie cup size for UA C&S) 

· Ibuprofen

· Tylenol/Any OTC

.Pain patches (Icy Hot, Biofreeze)

.  Allergy/Antihistamines

· Chucks/Bed pads

· Band Aids all sizes

· Saline (vials, small sizes)

· Alcohol pads

· Cotton balls, Curettes

· Cotton Tip Applicator

· Packets of ABT ointment, Bacitracin, TAO, petroleum jelly, Lubricating jelly

· Gauze

· Kling wrap

· Iodine

· Tape

· Any and all kind of dressing supplies (wounds)

· Gloves

· Paper measuring tape 

· Scrubs (for the staff, navy blue)

· PPE, face shield, show covers, gowns ect

· Toothbrush/Toothpaste

NWP will supply K95's, surgical mask and gloves but we always suggest you to bring your own

 ·Gloves

· N95 Mask

· Gown

· Shoe covers/Booties

. Face Shield 

. Fist aid Kit, Anti-diarrheal's, anti-histamine, sleep aids, throat lozenges, pepto-bismol, pain meds

  moisturizing nasal spray, ect

We will discuss the supply list at length on our conference calls.