AWAY Macedonia September

 

TACC's donation ("TartanSkopje") was in Skopje in September 2008.  Following discussions with the British Embassy, we decided to help these two worthy causes.

1 - "Snezana" - Friday 5th September 2008

 The British Embassy itentified Snezana as a worthy cause.  Snezana is a day care centre for street children.  They asked for basics such as shoes, towels, toiletries, clothes and school equipment.  We presented £4,000 worth of basics such as winter boots, shoes and slippers, clothes, socks, sports equipment, hygiene supplies and books & school equipment.  We also threw the children a party complete with pipe band (the Caledonian Pipe Band - who have now entertained the children at several of our parties).

 

2 - "Topaansko Pole" - Saturday 6th September 2008

The British Embassy itentified Topaansko Pole as a worthy cause.  It is a centre/home for severely disabled children (120 children in all, 60 of whom live there).  They have asked for help with renovations to toilets, showers, and/or new beds and mattresses.  We had sent over £8,000 in advance to:

 

• Fund renovations to their toilets and bathrooms
• Buy new beds and mattresses. The new mattresses are 15cm thick and replaced the 2cm thick matresses which have been used since 1970 when the home opened.