Just one toy

Children in Cape Maclear - Malawi. Playing with Just one toy.

I am from Malawi and I am a single mother with two children
(You can see us in a pic below).


How "Just-one-toy" began:

We were on the shores of Lake Malawi playing with the local villagers. 
We brought our toys on the beach. 
A simple tea set and dollies.  
We all played with them, and I allowed them all to play with our toys. 
It was a very special moment when I realized these children NEVER ever get toys like this, and it was Christmas time. 

One girl was holding this dolly the entire time like it was gold to her. 
Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and I hated having to ask for our toys back when we went back into the hotel. 
I wanted to give our toys to them.


We all played with the tea set.
I realized they never play with this.
They didn't even know how to, I had to show them.
 I had to show them how to use their imaginations in playing.
Something they never do?
And this is something that is so important.
They were mesmerized.
They all held onto the toys hoping I could give them to them.
But I couldn't.
Which is the moment I said to myself,
 I want to start something.


I want to collect all the old toys and give them once a year on xmas to the children who cannot get them.
I will need a truck once a year to deliver them, and a father xmas !
Such a simple thing to do, and can make such a beautiful huge difference to their little lives. 
I have storage space.
And, I am sure I can find a client of mine willing to assist in the delivery. 

I am looking for old toys you no longer use.
Or, you can donate, I can organise to go and buy the toys closer to the time. Any kind of help towards logistics, donations, information concerning children in need will be highly appreciated. Even volunteers to assist in playing with them once they get it.

You're help in this dream will go a long way. 
I will create a social network if this goes well and share the news,
I will also stay in contact with all the people who donated and share updates.