Children unpacking the Christmas boxes © Photo: ADRA Switzerland

First Christmas gifts in life

Zurich/Switzerland | 18.01.2013 | APD | ADRA

2.525 Christmas packages of the campaign "Children helping Children" have been transported by train from Switzerland to Chisinau, capital of Moldova, and delivered to needy children aged 4 - 17 years according to Adventist Development and Relief Agency ADRA Switzerland.

For a family with five children that gets assistance from social services, these packages have been the first Christmas gifts in their life, said Rachel Donald, project manager of ADRA Switzerland. She has accompanied the distribution of the Christmas boxes on site by the partner organization ADRA Moldova. In the poorest country of Europe even toothpaste or shampoo in the Christmas boxes have caused great joy and shining children's eyes, said Donald. "The effort was worth it! Thanks to all children and adults in Switzerland that took part in the action.”

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