This is a great idea. I've passed it on to a few friends.
I recently went to Bali and took a full suitcase of clothes and other items they had on their "wish list". I love Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) in Luxor and often send they money but have also sent a large number of items to the wife of an Egyptian friend in New Zealand who took hard to get in Egypt or expensive items.
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