Operation Uplift - Bras & Caps for the Pacific Islands

Disadvantaged women in the 3rd world often live without a bra.  Second-hand bras are sometimes available cheaply, but are rare in larger sizes.  A new bra, if available, can cost 10-30 hour’s wages … beyond reach for most.   Rashes, fungal infection and abscesses (intertrigo) occur between the breast and the chest wall.  Bras will help.   Since 2005, Uplift, through Rotary Australia World Community Service, has sent bras through secure channels, making sure they get to the women who need them without compromising their dignity.   At June 2008, over 40,000 bras have gone to Fiji, 2,000 to Vanuatu, and 500 to Tonga.  PNG is next!   Sports bras (for farm work) and Nursing bras desperately needed   All second-hand bras are welcome, as they usually do not attract import duty.  Worn out bras can be used for spare parts.  New bras may also be taken into some countries.   The biggest sizes are the most needed and the hardest to get.   Every bra donated will become the only bra a particular woman owns.
So come on, show your support for our neighbours!   The men are not forgotten either!  We are collecting caps for them! This is a great opportunity to get rid of all those caps lying around your house!

 

Drop off points!
Southside Staffing Services Level 3, 14-16 Central Rd Miranda	Curves Caringbah Level 1, 305-307 The Kingsway Caringbah	Heather Newbould 2/27 Wyanbah Road Cronulla
Caringbah Community Markets – behind Coles, Caringbah Sunday 30th November (Gala Fun Day)    :    Sunday 14th December
Also, look out for the sign in shops in Miranda Westfield

More details:  Contact Heather Newbould (9523-6626)

or Cathy Mason (9540-3503)

Watch out for more ways to show your support!