The purpose of our tours is to forge meaningful connections through the catalyst of tourism. We introduce visitors to social upliftment work in a sensitive, authentic way allowing insight into the diverse community upliftment projects we support. We do this in a respectful, non-voyeuristic way; our unique philanthropic tours and experiences promise a transformative opportunity you will cherish always.

Many people ask what they can bring and donate when visiting community projects. It is important to note that any items donated go first to the Director of the project attended, not to the children/project staff. Please familiarize yourself with our Guest Code Of Conduct ahead of your Uthando philanthropic tour.

The following are some ideas of what is needed:

• Art materials
• Ballet tights and shoes
• Black shoes for boys and girls
• Black trousers for boys and girls
• Books and comics
• CD’s and DVD’s
• Crayons
• Coloring-in books
• Clothes of all sizes and for all ages
• Dance clothes and shoes
• Educational toys and games
• Educational posters and materials for all ages of children
• Games (e.g., monopoly, snakes and ladders, etc.)
• Girls sanitary pads
• Music books
• Musical instruments
• Non-perishable foods
• Office supplies for NGO’s administration
• Pens and pencils
• Puzzles
• Rosin (a small block of resin-like substance rubbed into bow hair for musical instruments)
• School supplies in general
• School uniforms
• Shoes
• Skipping ropes
• Soccer balls
• Socks and underwear children
• Sports Equipment
• Strings for string instruments (e.g., violin and cello)
• Toiletries (soap, towels, shampoo, toothpaste etc.)
• Toys
• Wool and knitting materials