humedica launches Christmas parcel campaign for children

The Kaufbeuren-based aid organization humedica has launched its annual ‘Geschenk mit Herz’ (Gift with Heart) campaign, calling on residents across Bavaria to pack Christmas parcels for children in need.

Last year, the initiative provided gifts to more than 70,000 children. The parcels are primarily destined for children in Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Albania, many of whom live in families unable to afford basic necessities.

Campaign leader Roswitha Bahner-Gutsche noted that while items like toothpaste, soap, and warm socks are commonplace for many, they are significant for the recipients. The organization is specifically encouraging donations for older boys aged seven to twelve, as parcels for this demographic are often in short supply. Recommended items include hygiene products, school supplies, sweets, warm clothing, and an age-appropriate ‘wow gift’ such as a ball, puzzle, or yo-yo.