Less travel time today.
We were on location and ready to begin by 8:30 am. Following the smooth distribution of 350 bedkits, we were able to walk around the surrounding area and visit a 3,000 square metre community where approx 300 families live.
One hundred of the bedkits were distributed to children who live here and we were welcomed and thanked as we walked down the narrow alleys. There will be more information about this in the newsletter to follow. The bedkit recipients are easy to identify as they are all wearing bright t-shirts (red, green, orange or blue) and colourful printed shorts decorated with Nemo, Miss Kitty, Winnie the Pooh, and Sponge Bob. They also have huge grins on their faces.
At the afternoon distribution of 300 bedkits, we were greeted by singing children.
All went smoothly and the children were given a bag of snacks by our Overseas Volunteer Organzation as a reward for their patience.
Brenda Porter-Lockhart
for the 2008 SCAW Philippines Travelling Team
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