Designated donations are voluntary annual contributions made by sponsors of children supported through Signpost for Africa.
Procedure
List Preparation
Before each trip to Rwanda, Signpost for Africa prepares a detailed donation list, assigning specific items to each sponsored child’s family.School Coordination
The list is sent in advance to school principals to ensure clarity and readiness.On-Site Verification
Upon arrival, the distribution is carried out according to the pre-approved list to guarantee fairness and full transparency.Parental Collection
Parents of sponsored children are invited to the school to personally collect the donated items — both because of the physical bulk and to help prevent theft.
What’s provided and why:
These donations are used to provide families with essential supplies. All collected items are distributed directly to the families of sponsored children.
- Goats
The only source of meat for many families, reserved for major life events. Milk is used for infants or the sick. - Spoons
Safer and more hygienic than eating by hand. - Soap
Used for basic hygiene and washing clothes — essential in preventing infections. - Mattresses
A rare item in most homes. For many children, this is their first time sleeping off the bare ground.