Hey
I have collected a load of clothes in England for a charity in South Africa. Problem is I have 30kg (66lbs) of stuff and DHL have quoted me over 700 pounds to transport it. I have tried ubag which is cheaper but are there any ways or suggestions to get this done for free as it is a charity initiative.
Thanks for reading and appreciate any advice.
1. This is a recognised bad way to help overseas charities, simply because of the transport costs. You should sell them locally and donate the resulting money.
2. EVIDENCE
a) e-How
"Donating clothing to a developing country happens less than one might think. Costs to ship as well as negative effects on developing countries’ textile markets have hindered this process. Donating clothing should be done and is beneficial, but it usually ends up being sold and the money from the clothing goes to support other necessities and humanitarian programs."
http://www.ehow.com/how_4392668_donate-clothing-developing-countries.html
b) Vogue Australia
"It’s not really feasible… it costs so much to transport, and clothes are so cheap in developing countries that it’s almost always better to send $$$, unless you’re talking about specialised shipments ie warm weather gear, raincoats or whatever for a particular community that needs those items."
http://forums.vogue.com.au/showthread.php?t=297042
February 8th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
There are container ships and you might try fund raising to put all the stuff you want to send in one of those. That is a cheaper method.
Check out churches that send missionaries to South Africa as well, perhaps they have connections.
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February 8th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
1. This is a recognised bad way to help overseas charities, simply because of the transport costs. You should sell them locally and donate the resulting money.
2. EVIDENCE
a) e-How
"Donating clothing to a developing country happens less than one might think. Costs to ship as well as negative effects on developing countries’ textile markets have hindered this process. Donating clothing should be done and is beneficial, but it usually ends up being sold and the money from the clothing goes to support other necessities and humanitarian programs."
http://www.ehow.com/how_4392668_donate-clothing-developing-countries.html
b) Vogue Australia
"It’s not really feasible… it costs so much to transport, and clothes are so cheap in developing countries that it’s almost always better to send $$$, unless you’re talking about specialised shipments ie warm weather gear, raincoats or whatever for a particular community that needs those items."
http://forums.vogue.com.au/showthread.php?t=297042
References :