Wish List

WorldTeach / Maya
PO BOX 627
Majuro, MH 96960
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Things To Include With Letters: (letters are 48cents)
* puzzles from the newspaper
* news articles
* photos of you and your family

Sending Packages:
Priority is best, takes 1-2 weeks to reach Majuro and hopefully no more than 2 weeks to reach my atoll,  and costs up to 25% more than sending priority within the US. You must use a customs form, or the package will be sent as Bulk Mail on a cargo ship which can take 2-6 months.

Cheap $1 Store Things To Buy:
* durable party favor toys
* school supplies

School Supplies: (updates on this when i get to the island)
* stickers
* thick markers
* paper
* magazines (any school appropriate)
* large anti-bacterial hand gel
* children's books - elementary level
* reference books

Personal Needs:
* 24cent and 39cent peel-and-stick US stamps
* pens
* 3 sketch pads (strathmore spiral drawing pads 6"x8", 24sheets, 80lb less than $2)
* foil sealed pellet gum
* toothpaste
* blank cds (just a few) so i can get pics sent home

Island Necessities:
* dried fruit and nuts (package in cheap tupperware)
* nutrition bars or similar (package in cheap tupperware)
* AA batteries
* the largest possible container of instant coffee (they love it!)
* any and all spices or hot sauces (large sizes if possible)

Stuff You Might Have Around The House:
* old t-shirts (loose, Youth XL, Women's L, Men's M)
* BOOKS I might like to read and then share with others
* children's or reference books for my school

Fantasy Wish List:
* SD memory card
* sketch or grid moleskine

Almost Gone...

Orientation is almost over! A lot has happened since I wrote the first letter below.  A year ago I was living in an apartment alone, then moved everything to storage, traveled through Asia and moved temporarily to San Francisco in March. Living communally was demanding emotionally, and we have had several hours of classes and lessons most days since the July 16 arrival!  It is impossible to encapsulate the experience, but there are wonderful people here, volunteers and Marshallese included!

 

In a few days I will post a detailed list of needs if you're interested in sending out school supplies or a care package. Letters and postcards are always appreciated, and I will write back (just know that it make take a while!!).

A letter from Maya, 19 July 2006

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