Uganda Parcels Sent

Today, I finally had the chance to go to the postoffice to send the two parcels of dresses and quilts to Uganda. 

These parcels should reached Uganda in 12 weeks. Thank you to those who donated the dresses and the quilts and most especially the donors who sponsored dresses from my Dress Sponsorship Program. Without their sponsorships, these parcels wouldnt have been possible. Thank you. Much appreciated.

If you want to help make a difference, why not sponsor a  dress and help raise funds for postage and distribution costs. All you have to do is click on the link below -

Dress Sponsorship Program

New Mini Collection - Dress Distribution #104 for PNG Orphans

I am starting a mini special collection for these six girls from Papua New Guinea. Thought this time I will provide them with long skirts and matching t-shirts to wear as tops. This way I am sure that the complete attire of t-shirt tops and skirt will be long and cover their knees and can last them for a while as they seem to grow so quickly. 

The t-shirts were donated by my sister Joan and the 2 skirts were fabrics donated by the Millhouse Collections. I still have four more t-shirts to match with skirts I am hoping that I will be able to sew when I have the time.  I will also include 30pcs of exercise books and few pencils and pens for their school supplies from my 2016 Education without Borders small collection to help a little with their education.

 If there is anyone who would like to donate a skirt, please send me a message at dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com. The skirt is simply made of 100% cotton fabric with elastic on the waist. I am sure these girls will treasure them.

** Update on 4 skirts : these has been taken. You can still help by donating a pair of school socks for these 6 girls. ****

Thank you.

Donation #5 - Project School Starter Distribution - 2 parcels week ending 28-May-2016

For this week, I received two parcels with 6 dresses each from Prue Wilkinson and Lois French. These 12 dresses will be added to Dress Distribution #102 for Project School starter distribution.
1) From Prue Wilkinson -

2) From Lois French -

Thank you to Prue and Lois for supporting my campaign to provide dresses to disadvantaged kids. Much appreciated.

Donation #4 - Project School Starter Distribution - from Joan Kelly

This is donation #4 for the Project School Starter Distribution. A set of 6 dresses from Joan Kelly.

Below is a picture sent in by Joan with her granddaughter Annabelle who sewed one of the dresses.

Thank you to Joan and Annabelle for their donations.

New project open : Dress Distribution #102 - School Starter Distribution - 06/2016

Today I am opening a new project for Dress Distribution #102 - School Starter Distribution schedule for distribution in July 2016. 

Since this collection is for school-aged children, all dress sizes should be between the age of 8 to 10 (Size 8 to 10). If you are donating clothes for boys, sizes of t-shirts and/or pairs of shorts should also be between size 8 to 10.

There will be a maximum number of dresses that can be donated to this distribution due to a limit in the funds that will be used to pay for the cost of distribution.

For individuals, a maximum number of 6 dresses will be allowed.
For groups, a maximum number of 20 dresses will be allowed.

If you want to donate more than what is allowed, a donation of a gold coin ($2.00) per dress is needed to help pay for the cost of distributions as the parcel becomes more heavy.

Make sure that the dress guidelines are met and no flimsy materials are used. If you are using ribbons, do not use ribbons that are meant for gift-wrapping. I do not do repairs so please make sure you follow the guidelines.

Cut-off date for donations is Friday, 15th of July 2016.

If you are donating, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com for postal address. 

Thank you.

Dress Distribution #103 - 06/2016 - Project Uganda

This is my third dress distribution for the year. This parcel will be going to Mbale Uganda and hope to dress 25 less fortunate kids in this world.

Here is the parcel that contains 25 dresses -

and here are the contents of the parcel -

made possible by the following sponsors -
1) Megan Jones
2) Monika Osvald
3) Ana Carvalho
4) Marlene Van Zetten
5) Lyn Granger
6) Dress A Girl Australia

For larger and individual images of the 25 dresses on this collection, please click here. 

My heartfelt thanks to those who sponsored these dresses and help raised funds to pay for two dress distributions and an extra parcel for a quilt distribution. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. It is much appreciated.

If you want to help make a difference to the lives of a few less fortunate kids anywhere in the world where financially possible, why not sponsor a dress. It will help me a little to sustain this worthwhile cause. All you have to do is click on the link below -

Dress Sponsorship Program

Quilt Distribution #1 - Project Uganda - 06/2016

With a few extra dollars left from funds raised from Dress Sponsorships, I am able to send six quilts to Mbale Uganda in addition to the 25 dresses. These 6 quilts are from previous years' donations.
Here is the parcel -

and here are the contents of the parcel -

made possible by the following donors and a couple of quilts whose donors I cannot identify as they have been sent without any notes at all -
1) Kathy Pfeiffer
2) Margaret Cheers
3) Shirley Bell
4) Annette Norley
5) Unidentified Donors

For larger and individual images of the six quilts on this collection, please click here. 

Thank you to the donors of the six quilts and my heartfelt thanks to those who sponsored dresses and help raised funds to allow me to distribute these quilts. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. It is much appreciated.

Celebrating Mother's Day

Share the gift of a Dress this Mother's Day

Honor a "mum" in your life this Mother's Day, the 8th of May by sharing the gift of a dress with a child in need. Sponsor a dress! And when you do I can send a personalized Card letting her know how much the dress you shared on her special day can make a big difference to the life of a child in need. To sponsor all you have to do is click on the link below -

Dress Sponsorship Program

Still no parcel pickups at postbox

As I have repeated several times before, no one should be sending me parcels especially at this time where I have no spare time to go to the postoffice to collect and no active collection project for distribution. There will still be no collections at the postbox (as in previous months). Thank you.