Appeal for donations: Solidarity unites –
the caravan of humanity in action for people in Lebanon

In Lebanon, a country in the midst of profound political and economic challenges, many refugee children live in overcrowded camps, precarious ghettos and improvised schools. Yet this is the bleak everyday life of children – and this is where the Caravan of Humanity comes in.

In June, an aid team will travel to Lebanon to work directly on site with a colorful volunteer team of clowns, artists and volunteers. The focus is not only on distributing urgently needed donations in kind, but also on bringing joy to life. With humorous clown shows, lovingly staged performances and joint painting workshops, the caravan brings moments of laughter and hope to the children in their often gray everyday lives.

The campaign emphasizes that moments of joy and solidarity are also possible and important in the midst of crises. The projects are to be supported by donations in good condition, such as clothing, school supplies and hygiene articles – but also by monetary donations that enable transportation and supplies to be provided directly on site, for example. All donations are handed over personally and reach the people concerned directly.

LIST OF REQUIRED RELIEF SUPPLIES

RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR BABIES:

– Clothing for newborns (0-2 years, size 50-92)
– Diapers, wet wipes
– Baby carriages, buggies

CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS:

– Clothing for women & men (sizes S, M and L): T-shirts (short and long-sleeved), vests, long pants, sweaters, jackets, socks
– Clothing for children (size 98-152, 3-12 years): T-shirts (short and long sleeves), long pants, sweaters, jackets, socks
– Hoods, scarves, gloves, underwear in mint condition
– Sneakers, sneakers (size 19 to 43)
NOTE: NO shorts, used underwear, accessories, dresses/skirts, sandals

HYGIENE & MEDICAL CARE:

– Hygiene articles: Soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shower gels, shampoo, etc.
– Diapers for adults
– Towels
– Sanitary towels (NO tampons)
– Bandages, plasters, disinfectant
– Blood pressure monitors (functional)

SCHOOL SUPPLIES & TOYS:

– School bags, pencil cases, backpacks
– School supplies: Exercise books, pens, rulers, scissors, erasers, paper, scissors, glue, crayons, etc.
– Toys: soft toys, balls, dolls, cars, outdoor
– Instruments
– Coverings
NOTE: NO books, puzzles, board games, electronic toys or small toys (e.g. Lego, Playmobil)

OTHER IMPORTANT RELIEF SUPPLIES:

– Bicycles (for children and adults), scooters, balance bikes
– Sewing machines, threads, needles, etc.
– Blankets, covers, sheets, curtains
– Sleeping bags, tents
– Wheelchairs, crutches
– Laptops (working with charging cable), power banks

PLEASE NOTE:

Donations in kind can be handed in at the collection points until Friday, 16.5.2025 at the latest (please note the individual opening hours of each collection point!).
Deliver in-kind donations in banana boxes , if possible. (We are also happy about every single empty banana box, the boxes are urgently needed for safe transportation).
Please only donate the relief supplies listed here, our storage capacities are very limited! If you are unsure, please contact the relevant collection point – thank you!
Please only donate items that are clean, in good condition and usable.

COLLECTION POINTS:

BURGENLAND
Karin & Pascal Steinmaurer-Violo,
St. Nikolaus 64, 7540 Güssing
Please call Karin on 0680/1283458 before handing in!
Diakonie Forum Oberwart
Wiener Straße 1, 7400 Oberwart
Drop-off always possible Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9.00 – 12.00 and from 13.00 – 15.00.
Maria Abel-Roetzer
Oberer Anger 13, 7434 Redlschlag
Please call Maria on 0650/71 47 478 before handing in.
Peter Heisz
Bachgasse 2, 7312 Horitschon
Please call Peter on 0664/82 31 327 before handing in!
Silvia Weiler

Neuriedgasse 3, 7000 Eisenstadt

Please call Silvia in advance on 0664/46 60 150!
Waltraud Tomasich
Haydngasse 1, 2421 Kittsee
Please call Waltraud on 0699/19 68 73 26 before handing in!
gabarage
Obere Hauptstraße 47-49, 7100 Neusiedl am See
Opening hours: Mon: 8:00-14:00, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri: 8:00-17:00
STYRIA
Worldwide hiking works!
Gaswerkstr. 99, 8020 Graz
Drop-off possible Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It is NOT necessary to call in advance, but please be sure to keep to the times indicated!
Putzerei Usen
Grazer Str. 35, 8071 Hausmannstätten
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm
Former Carpentry Pongratz
Florianerstraße 6, 8522 Groß Sankt Florian
Before handing in, please make sure to contact Mr. Call Pongratz at 0650 5774030!
Cambium
Kasernenstraße 2 6, 8350 Fehring
Please call Christian on 0650/80 200 22 before handing in!
VIENNA
Künstlergasse 14, 1150 Vienna

Please contact Oriana beforehand by SMS on 0650/63 62 515!
Herminengasse 13, Magazin links, 1020 Vienna
Please call Pablo on 0650/25 44 436 before dropping off!
Gemeinschaft B.R.O.T. Kalksburg
Promenadegasse 5 / Haus 1, 1230 Wien (access via Kollegium Kalksberg)
Please call before handing in: Karin (0681/10 45 25 25) or Sebastian (0660 422 44 27)
LOWER AUSTRIA
Co-Housing Project Pomali
Landersdorf 108, 3124 Oberwölbling
Delivery possible at any time! (Via the main entrance through the foyer 15 m straight ahead, then down the stairs!)
If you have any questions, please contact Marielies on 0699/10683504.
Food Coop Krems
Pfarrplatz 5, 3500 Krems
Drop-off on Fri, 25.4., 2.5. and 9.5. from 10 a.m. – 12 noon and by telephone arrangement on 0664/51 266 48 (Madlene Hochleitner)
Drop-off of donations in kind possible until Fri, 16.5.2025 by telephone arrangement!
Speichberggasse 84/12, 3002 Purkersdorf
Please text Nora at 0699/81 237 003 before submitting!
Hauser family, Unterwaltersdorferstr. 45, 2440 Moosbrunn
Simply leave donations in front of the garage. If you have any questions, please call Gabi Hauser on 0664 34 39 562!
Garten der Generationen, Rottersdorfer Straße 37, 3130 Herzogenburg
Drop-off always possible in the entrance foyer!
GERMANY/DRESDEN
Rudolf-Leonhard-Straße 58, 01097 Dresden
Please contact Elena by telephone on 0179/50 74 378 before handing in the items.
Delivery is possible from Monday, 5.5. to Monday, 19.05.25!
Pappritzer Straße 1, 01326 Dresden
Please contact Magdalena by telephone on 0162/29 31 493 before handing in the items.
Delivery is possible from Monday, 5.5. to Monday, 19.05.25!
Sandra Stöckle
Iselerstraße 10b, 87527 Sonthofen
If Sandra is not at home, please put the boxes under the canopy. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra on 0176/612 427 46!

PDF download “Requirements list and collection points”

DONATE MONEY:

Every single donation helps to make it possible to transport the donations in kind and provide people with food and medicines directly on site. In this way, we are making everyday life easier for refugee families in Lebanon.

Donate here via our online donation form.