One might question why India, a country which is considered one of the four great world powers, would qualify as an undeveloped country for a SCAW distribution. The answer lies in the teaming masses of people living in poverty.However, if a child is born into poverty, he cannot climb out of this situation without help.
Today our SCAW team travelled through rural areas of rice fields and sugar cane to arrive at a small rural village to distribute 259 bedkits. Our welcome was truly joyful with children singing and, much to their delight, our team leader helped them through “Old MacDonald had a Farm” with original animal sounds –- even with the trumpeting of an attacking elephant! They screamed with delight.
Interviews were carried out with children and parents with the help of an interpreter to see what items are of most use and which would be of least value. These questionnaires help the Rotarians plan the bedkit for next year.
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| From Chennai 2008 Photo Album |
Tonight we head back to Chennai by overnight train –- tired, dirty, but satisfied that Sleeping Children was well-represented today.
Jean Hutton
for the SCAW 2008 Chennai Team
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