Cheap crayons, kids clothes and toiletries

I'm off to Cuba soon. It's a third world country and it's people are still on rations. I'm planning to go and buy stuff to take to a school (crayons, toys etc) as well as make up (women have to wear it for work despite not bring able to buy it). Can anyone recommend where I can buy this stuff in bulk to take over with me?

A great thing to do.

Cheap £1 reading glasses and USB memory sticks are popular to- avoid felt pens.

Some airlines have provided free extra baggage allowances in the past. They will also offer advice on packaging, labelling and customs.

Cuba does not regard itself as a third world country and neither do its people.

Individuals can be quietly offended by reference to "charity"and you could cause offence to the 'politicos'. Many people see their situation as being due to their neighbours economic blockade and not under development.

Yep free luggage from Thomas Cook

I've been to Cuba many times so I'm aware of the sensitivities

Try ebay, if not maybe pound land?

Try pound

And in town

Wilkinsons often have cheap pencil crayons, erasers, etc.

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It might be worth ringing a few local stores, like asda, morrisons, lidl, wilkinsons, sainsburys, etc. If you explain what you are doing, they might be willing to donate some things?

Use this site, it's cheaper than poundshops= http://www.cutpricewholesaler.com

Poundland & Home Bargins have cheap crayons and colouring books

I have been to cuba a few time's and very respectfully, the cuban school kids have all the writing materials they need pencils - crayons and the like, dont believe all you read about cuba. having said that the cuban ladies do like weston make up and cloths.

schools and hospitals are well equipped, one school even gave me books.

hope this helps

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You may find this interesting reading Elphi

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g147270-i91-k931297-Gifts_to_Cuba_a_contrary_view-Cuba.html