Author name: Maya Jeyaratnam-Stroud

The world was touched by the war in Ukraine. Recognising that when the war broke out many people lacked access to basic necessities such as toothpaste and blankets—items we often take for granted, our efforts focused on assembling survival packs, encompassing essential items we created packs for children, adults and soldiers that were sent out on a weekly basis. Through the generosity of our industry both suppliers and competitors we were able to send weekly vans filled with the packs along with clothes, food, nappies , toys and essentials.

Over the years, we have raised funds to support several impoverished families in Laare, Kenya. With the assistance of the Laare Mission, led by the Orione Sisters, we have successfully contributed to the construction of wooden houses for multiple families and provided packages containing food, essentials and clothing. This Charity is extremely close to our hearts, and we are planning many more projects with them in the future.