We’re almost there! The fundraising to provide warm and safe shoes for the young students of Oudif School, in the peaks of the Atlas, is advancing with great enthusiasm. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal and fills us with hope for the future of these children, who bravely face long and challenging paths to reach their school, even during the coldest months of the year.

Special thanks go to our dear friend and colleague Nadia, from the association SoleTerre, whose support has been crucial for this initiative. Nadia and the SoleTerre team work tirelessly to improve the lives of children in Morocco and Ivory Coast, carrying out educational and humanitarian projects that offer real possibilities for growth and development to those in need.

And a heartfelt thank you to Silvia and Maurizio, who are already in Morocco, ready to do something truly special for these children. From Marrakech, they’ve committed to personally collecting the shoes and undertaking the challenging journey through roads and tracks that cross the peaks and valleys of the Atlas to deliver them directly to Oudif. Thanks to their generous commitment and dedication, this small but precious help will reach the children’s hands.

The fundraising continues, and we’re thrilled by the generosity of so many supporters – some long-time friends, others new. Each donation represents a step toward helping these children, giving them not only shoes but also the chance to reach their school safely, with dignity and hope.

With a contribution of just €16, you can still make a difference! Every donation is a smile, a pair of warm and protected feet, and a step toward a better future for the children of Oudif.

Dear donors and supporters of Bambini nel Deserto,

thanks to your incredible generosity and tireless support, we are delighted to inform you that the fundraising campaign to provide shoes for the children of Ecole de Oudif has gone beyond all expectations! Your participation has surpassed our projections, showing extraordinary trust in this project and in the mission of Bambini nel Deserto.

The shoes will be delivered in Marrakech, and in the coming days, Silvia and Maurizio, two volunteers who offered to carry out this mission, will depart for the Atlas Mountains to personally bring this essential aid to the school. Thanks to each of you, every child will receive a pair of shoes to face the winter and walk safely to school, overcoming the challenges of the mountainous terrain and harsh climate.

But the good news doesn’t stop here! With your support, we’ve raised more funds than necessary to cover the cost of the shoes. For this reason, we’ve decided to allocate the remaining funds to new missions in earthquake-affected areas, bringing additional essential items. The devastation caused by the earthquake has generated a significant need for help, and your invaluable contributions will allow us to be present in these future missions as well.

Soon, we’ll have the pleasure of sharing with you photos of this delivery: we want you to see firsthand the joy and relief of the children who, thanks to you, will face the winter with a new pair of shoes and the warmth of your solidarity.

Please remember that all donations to Bambini nel Deserto are tax-deductible, so keep your receipt. Your support is not only precious to those receiving aid but is also a fiscally encouraged gesture.

With deep gratitude,

Luca Iotti

President and Founder of Bambini nel Deserto