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Our story

Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive at Christmas and the joy that they bring is incredible. Since 2010, with your help, we have delivered over 3 million Christmas shoeboxes to children affected by poverty across the world.

Ways to give your shoeboxes

  • Build your own shoebox

    Follow our simple steps to filling your shoebox and making your shoebox gift the best it can be!

  • Build a shoebox online

    Using our online box builder you can build and donate your Christmas shoebox ONLINE!

Flat Pack Shoeboxes

This year flat pack shoeboxes are available for purchase from Team Hope in bundles of 50 to make it easier for your business/group to take part.

Shoebox stories

Bunny’s Shoebox Journey

Bunny’s Shoebox Journey is our beautifully illustrated story that introduces young children to the joy of giving, the importance of sharing and the difference one small act of kindness can make. With a special foreword by Dr Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Education and Parenting Expert, the book offers families and early-years educators a wonderful opportunity to explore generosity, empathy and the joy of thinking about others.
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Where Your Christmas Shoeboxes Went

Behind each destination on this list is a child who felt remembered, valued and loved. Your support helped deliver not just a present, but a moment of joy, dignity and hope that will be carried long after Christmas Day.
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Elizabeth & Aida

Elizabeth in Malawi is the mother of Aida and Madaliso who received Christmas Shoeboxes all the way from Ireland in 2024. Elizabeth is also part of a piggery project started by Team Hope’s partners in her area. The profits will allow her to feed her children regularly, buy small livestock, repair their home, and most importantly, send Aida and Madaliso back to school. They dream of becoming a teacher and a doctor. 
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Flat pack shoeboxes

Can’t find a shoebox?

This year flat pack shoeboxes are available for purchase from Team Hope in bundles of 50 to make it easier for your business/group to take part.

Get involved by using our campaign hashtags #MakeAChildSmile #ChristmasShoeboxAppeal
#EveryBoxCounts