Nicaragua: 802 Bedkits in Managua

Mothers waiting. From Nicaragua 2008 Photo Album

This was our first day of distributions in Managua, handing out 802 bedkits at a school outside town.

The weather forecast of heavy rain fortunately did not come to pass. This was the first ever distribution by the Rotary Club of Managua, and they are to be congratulated on an excellent job. The children were happy and content, thanks to entertainment provided by senior school students on Nicaraguan traditional folk dancing and music.

One of our pictures shows a few of the mothers of bedkit recipients, waiting patiently. The other picture shows the human chain moving bedkits from the storage area closer to where they are to be given out to the children.

The human chain. From Nicaragua 2008 Photo Album

Rotary and the SCAW team were assisted by an outstanding group of young people who worked throughout the day moving the heavy mattresses and the rest of the bedkits on behalf of each of the small children, many of whom were unable to carry the gift of the bedkit from our SCAW donors.

Best wishes to all, and talk with you soon.

The SCAW 2008 Nicaragua travelling team.

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