The objective of The Kids' Desk Drive is to improve conditions and create an environment suitable for learning for 26,545 children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

UNHCR are currently rehabilitating schools in the South Kivu region and within the next five months will have rehabilitated all 110 classrooms.  At this time, 5,000 desks, called 'table bancs' (combined desk/chair) will urgently be needed in 24 schools, to enable the children to learn and hope for a better future.

The Kids' Desk Drive Ambassador, Mark Schwarzer

Mark Schwarzer OAM, current Socceroo goalkeeper and "Australia for UNHCR" speciall representative is the official ambassador of The Kids' Desk Drive.

"As a father of two young children myself, I am proud and inspired to be part of The Kids' Desk Drive.  This initiative gives Australian school children an opportunity to help provide refugee children in the DRC with an education and hope for a brighter future."                                                                                ~ Mark Schwarzer.

Gabrielle Leigh, President of the Victorian Principals Association:

"Victorian educators and students are deeply moved by the level of support and care shown to us in our time of need.  I feel proud to be a member of the Australian education system and I thank every single person involved in helping the SchoolAid Emergency Bushfire Appeal"