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This will be accompanied by local staff who support the children, lend out books, and actively promote reading aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates not only access to books but also genuine educational work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Setup\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks for the initial stock = 14,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo simple library vehicles = 16,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment and setup = 5,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal starting costs = approx. 35,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOngoing Costs per Year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff for supervision and organization = 15,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel for mobile operations = 3,500 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and upkeep = 2,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment of books = 1,500 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal annual costs = approx. 22,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 EUR → 1 Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 EUR → Books for a children's group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 EUR → Supply a kindergarten with books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 EUR+ → real change for many children through mobile libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge donations are also very welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour help has a very concrete and direct impact. 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They must be permanently accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Approach: A Toy Library\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are setting up a Toy Library. Toys will be consciously used, borrowed, and reused there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion will remain permanently at the ECD centers (kindergartens) so that children can work with them daily. Another portion will be mobile and reach children directly in the Safe Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a cycle that has a long-term impact and reaches many children. And, of course, provides variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire process is accompanied by local staff who manage the deployment and specifically support children in their play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Need for This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToys for mobile use and rotation = 18,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic equipment for ECD centers = 10,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment and expansion of mobile units = 4,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal starting costs = approx. 32,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOngoing Costs per Year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff for supervision and organization = 15,000 EUR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel for mobile operations = 3,500 EUR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and replacement = 2,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment of play materials = 2,500 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal costs per year = approx. 23,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Contribution Makes the Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 EUR → one toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 EUR → play material for a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 EUR → equipment for a daycare center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 EUR+ → sustainable support for many children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge donations are also welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour support creates something that is often underestimated: space for children to play, to grow, and to discover their own abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROOTS \u0026 BRIDGES","offers":[{"title":"€15","offer_id":56910893580663,"sku":"D-33103","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"€5","offer_id":56910893547895,"sku":"D-33101","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"€10","offer_id":56951791190391,"sku":"D-33102","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"€25","offer_id":56910893613431,"sku":"D-33104","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"€100","offer_id":56940554420599,"sku":"D-33105","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"€250","offer_id":56910893678967,"sku":"D-33106","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom Amount","offer_id":56931753329015,"sku":"D-33100","price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5195\/4039\/files\/HP_Kids_Kids_home__1_14dddbd8-3cea-490b-be66-70969d8efd29.png?v=1774008639"},{"product_id":"spende-schulgarten","title":"Fund a school garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou make the garden possible, and we, along with our partners, establish it according to permaculture principles.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this monetary donation, you are funding a school garden project in one of our Safe Parks. 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