AVC transportation of aid supplies
In 2008, a total of 419 tonnes of aid supplies were transported and distributed to 13 countries by means of 25 truck deliveries and 4 sea containers. Of this, 313 tonnes fell into the category of clothing and shoes, which were collected and sorted by voluntary helpers at 29 clothing collection points.
We collect
· Clothing (clean and intact)
· Shoes (clean and intact, tied together in pairs)
· Blankets
· Sheets
· Towels
· Tools and machines for mechanics, joiners, builders
· Bedsteads (only one-piece slatted bedsteads (“Lättlicouches”), from 10 identical items)
· Mattresses (only good quality, standard size, from 10 identical items)
· Chairs (only stacking or folding)
· Tables (only stacking or folding)
· Bicycles (only in good condition)
· Wheelchairs and walking frames
· Sewing machines electric + in good repair
· Musical instruments: guitars, keyboards
· Hygiene articles (only in large quantities)
· Remaining stock from liquidations, clearances, with damages from transit