Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox Joy in Ethiopia for the First Time in Nearly 30 Years
25 March 2025
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the red and green Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts arrived on the laps of children in Ethiopia.
Operation Christmas Child Australia and New Zealand counts on thousands of volunteers to collect and process hundreds of thousands of shoebox gifts every year. These volunteers take on many roles, all with one wonderful purpose: to bring the Gospel to children in need around the world.
Be a part of preparing and packing shoebox gifts for transportation at one of our three regional Processing Centres! It’s the last stop in the shoebox journey before international shipment.
Year-round volunteers with Operation Christmas Child are part of a local team that promotes and fosters community involvement with this global Samaritan’s Purse project.
Seasonal volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. Check out the various practical ways you could get involved.
