'One Extra Bag' Program

Charitable Donations while on Tour

We take our commitment to assisting African families very seriously. If you are visiting sub-Saharan Africa, we know you are probably packing light, so participate in our "One Extra Bag"™ program.

Bring an extra bag of goods to donate

Contact any organization of your choice, or if you need recommendations, our extensive network of contacts in Africa will be able arrange for an appropriate organization to accept your gift. Visiting the organization to present your gift and for a tour of their work is encouraged. For many people, this is the highlight of their trip.

For any full bag, we provide free airport pick-up and ensure your empty bag is safely stored until you want it. We don't want to cause you any hassle. This is also a good way to have lots of room for souvenirs to bring home!

Commonly donated items include such things as:

Used clothing in good condition
- Underpants must be in new packaging
Health care supplies
- Bandages
- Thermometer / Blood pressure cuff
- Examination gloves
- Reading glasses
- Hand sanitizer
Over-the-counter medicine
- Aspirin or other pain reliever
- Imodium or anti-diarrheal
- Pink Bismuth or other GI relief
- Anti-fungal cream/spray
- Anti-bacterial spray
- Antiseptics
- Lip balm
- Hemorrhoid ointment
Electronics
- Flash drives & flash memory
- Anything that gives light
- USB hubs
- Mobile phones
- Laptops
Sports equipment for schools
- Football (soccer) jerseys, shorts, socks
- Balls, gloves
School supplies
- Pencils, pencils and crayons
- A-B-C and 1-2-3 for beginning readers
- Children's books
- Games and flash cards
- Dry-erase markers, permanent markers
- Art & crafts
- Maps, inflatable globes
- How-to manuals
- It is cheaper to purchase basic school supplies in Ghana, injecting money into the local economy. We can help you do this and arrange for you to distribute the supplies to a local school.
Condoms and personal lubricants
- Female or male
Unused, unexpired Prescription medicine
- Antibiotics
- Antifungal agents
- HIV medications
- Cardiovascular medications
- Daibetes medications

There are never any problems bringing supplies into Ghana, even prescription medicine that is not yours. Customs officials are happy to welcome guests bringing supplies to schools or clinics.

Thank you for your participation in this unique program!

NOTE: This program is not intended for the disposal of expired products or rubbish clothing or goods. Please ensure your contributions are in good condition.

We can accept your contribution regardless of whether you are on tour with Easy Track Ghana.