General Kit List

Please note that the following kit list is a generic one that gives an indication of the type of items that each participant would need to take. Further information on specific aspects of the kit list, relevant to particular countries, will be given at the pre-travel orientation meeting, and will also be available in the information given to participants and their carers.

On a normal 2 week trip we would recommend that each team member pack the following items:

• 3-4 comfortable “work” outfits for doing the practical work: Tshirts and jeans, or other similar long trousers (knee-length or below)
• 1 smarter outfit for wearing to more ‘official’ occasions (if we have any)
• 1 casual/travel outfit for shopping in town or sightseeing day
• 1 pair of smart shoes
• 1-2 pair of comfortable standing/walking shoes eg trainers
• 1 pair of flip flops for hotel rooms and showers

Women
The general rule for women is to wear skirts or dresses that fall below the knee when seated (be careful about slits as well), loose trousers or capri’s that go down to at least mid-calf, and sleeved T-shirts and blouses that do not expose the stomach, shoulders or chest area. We would encourage all make-up to be neutral and minimal (no bright or shiny lipstick) and jewellery also kept very modest. For special events, women will want to wear a dress or skirts and blouse. Wearing trousers is not recommended to such events as you will be underdressed.

Men
The general rule for men is to wear khaki style pants or other suitable trousers during the day with comfortable loose sleeved shirts or T-shirts that have sleeves. Men should not plan to wear shorts unless they have been given special permission by leadership.

Unacceptable clothing for men and women would be tube or tank tops, strapless, sleeveless or spaghetti strapped shirts, shorts, clothing that have holes, cut offs or frayed edges, leggings, tights or excessively short skirts and dangly earrings and nose rings.

We would recommend that you not pack any white clothing items or shoes as the red dust stains them easily.

Other items to take:

• Antibacterial wipes/hand cleaner
• Anti-malaria medication as needed (speak to your GP)
• Cash – this will be discussed at the orientation meeting
• Sunhat or cap
• Insect (mosquito) repellent (containing 30% Deet)
• Immunization card/s
• List of your allergies, your blood type, and emergency contact info for your carry-on
• Medications specific for you, including packaging AND your doctor’s prescriptions
• Passport & a photocopy
• Sun glasses
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Torch with new batteries (you’ll use this lots)
• Toilet roll &/or tissues
• Towel & face cloth, plus other personal hygiene items as needed