Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Red Cross has launched a nationwide campaign to collect school supplies for children from financially vulnerable families ahead of the new academic year.
The “Back to School – With Many Children’s Smiles” campaign will run from July 20 to September 4, with donations accepted at Red Cross branch offices across Cyprus.
Items requested
The organisation is asking members of the public to donate new school bags, stationery including notebooks, pencil cases and writing materials, as well as new or gently used school uniforms and clothing without logos.
All collected items will be distributed to schoolchildren from vulnerable families to help ensure they begin the new school year with the supplies they need.
Donation locations and hours
Donations can be delivered to Cyprus Red Cross offices in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos from Monday to Friday between 8am and 2.30pm.
Offices in Larnaca and Famagusta will accept donations on weekdays from 9am to noon. The Polis Chrysochous office will accept donations on Wednesdays from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Public appeal
The Cyprus Red Cross encouraged the public to support the initiative, which aims to help children start the school year on an equal footing with their classmates.