Beyond CESO

Resources for Shipping Donations Overseas

Our volunteers often collect large quantities of donated material such as wheelchairs, sewing machines, computers, books, etc., but shipping is problematic.
The following is a list of organization that can provide free shipping of donated material to various overseas locations.

This list is just a beginning.  Send any suggestions and/or contact details of other such organizations to jmarchese@ceso-saco.com.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank

This program is a Christian-based food aid and development organization that collects donations of grain, cash and other agricultural commodities for distribution to the world's hungry.

CARE Canada - Tools for Development

This program provides micro-entrepreneurs in the Third World with used tools and equipment donated from companies and individuals here in Canada. CARE Canada arranges shipping, makes sure donated gear is put to immediate use at its designated destination and issues tax receipts, on request, in accordance with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency regulations.

International Book Bank, Inc.

The International Book Bank is a nonprofit
distribution service for books and other
educational materials donated by North
American publishing companies and the
education community. IBB distributes these
materials to nonprofit organizations such as
schools and community libraries in developing countries around the world.

FASOnline - Food Aid Programs

Under American Public Law 480, USAID has a program for the purpose of shipping donated items.  Shipping must take place from the US.

Pioneer World Cargo - for shipping to Guyana only

To make arrangements write to:

1600 Courneypark Drive East
Mississauga, ON, L5T 2W8

Additional Ideas for shipping materials:

1) Contact the local country specific organization in your community. These organizations are usually a good contact because they are often willing to fundraise to ship materials back to their country of origin.

2) Place an ad in a shipping magazine (ie. Cargo Express) asking to be notified if anyone has space available in containers going overseas.

3) AirTransat - Sometimes they will ship materials on one of their charter flights.