All sorts of things are being collected to help peoples whose lives are devastated by poverty and hunger in these poor countries. Foods, baby care, medicines, school materials, clothes old and new, paint and much bigger products such as machinery and all types of things that might be unwanted and thrown out by us, are seen as live changing by people in Mozambique, Ghana, India or The Philippines.

The youths are often surprised how our unwanted, old or new items are recyclable and valued by others. The simple fact of being involved in practical and useful activities which are helping other individuals of whom are greatly worse off than their selves, is a benefit to the young people in our centres. Some individuals have on completion of their programs become volunteers in these projects overseas helping to fight against famine and relieve suffering. With a little encouragement, everyone can be useful and productive.

The youths are at the same time learning productive and relevant operational skills in warehouse management and distribution. They learn how to sort, select, order, record and pack all types of products perishable and non-perishable into the containers. They have to ensure that maximum available space is used and care is taken in packing so items will endure the long journey required by sea to safely arrive in their African destinations.

Some youths take charge of the storage and ordering of goods in the warehouse while others are busy in the fetching, collecting or receiving of donations from locations and sources all over Britain. Learning occupational skills and workplace disciplines is an effective means of preparation for youths to gain access to workplaces in the job market.

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