PICTURE: Missa H (www.sxc.hu)

4th August, 2006

LINDA ADAMS

World Vision’s Guardian Angel campaign started in 1998 and, in 2005 alone, 340,000 articles were given out to chidren. Workers have provided clothing for children in 13 countries: Uganda, Armenia, Romania, Vietnam, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Rwanda, Zambia, Lesotho, Cambodia, Bosnia, Thailand and this year's target country Mongolia. Their motto is 'knit one, save one' (a pun on knitting techniques) which is so true for children living in basic shelter or in tunnels with torn nylon clothing in minus 40 degrees. Families are barely able to provide food and so clothing and education are almost impossible. World Vision is working with communities to provide homes and food and then if better quality clothing can be offered then education is more likely to happen. Guardian Pharmacies and Patons work with World Vision to provide free pattern booklets which are available in the pharmacies. The aim is to knit a complete outfit, for babies: hat, jumper and pants and for older children: hat and jumper. For those who love to knit, it's a wonderful opportunity to be involved in giving someone a chance for a better life.

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