Day 3: Kigamboni
A glorious day for a ferry ride across the Bay of Dar es Salaam ... but it turned out to be a bittersweet day. Following a bone-jolting ride over potholed dirt roads, we arrived at the distribution site located near a leper colony. It was abundantly clear that not only were the children in dire need, they also required medical attention that we take for granted in Canada, but is inaccessible to the average Tanzanian.
The crowd increased hour by hour as word spread throughout the village that SCAW had actually arrived with bedkits. Disbelieving parents realized that the promise of bedkits was a reality. Soon thousands surrounded the site and the desperation of the parents was palpable as they realized that 700 bedkits would not begin the fill the needs of the village.
Mama Wandoa, as always compassionate and understanding, had to stand firm in her choice of children.
A challenging day ... but 700 children in Kigamboni are sleeping more comfortably tonight.
Thank you, donors.
Lala salama (Sleep well) to you to.
Team Tanzania
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