Nicaragua: Day 3's Distribution

From Nicaragua 2008 Photo Album

Following yesterday's heavy downpours, everyone appreciated a day without rain.

With the co-operation of the local police, the road outside the school (where the distribution was held), was blocked off from all local traffic. This allowed the bus loads of children and their parents clear access to get their bedkits. As you might imagine, there was great excitment and total confusion as the children checked in, dressed in their new clothes, and sat down for their photographs.

Clarence and Marianne had visited the school yesterday to coordinate the set-up of today's distribution: this was a great help.

From Nicaragua 2008 Photo Album

Some of today's bedkit recipients attend the school where the distribution was held. This school is supported by several charitable organizations where children receive food, transportation, uniforms, and school supplies.

One highlight of today's parent surveys was the comment that receiving the bedkit for their child meant the family would have more money available now to buy food for the family ... thanks to receiving the bedkit.

The children and parents continue to be appreciative of you, our donors, for making the gift of a bedkit possible.

To see more photos, go to our Nicaragua 2008 Photo Album.

The SCAW 2008 Nicaragua travelling team.

Leave your comments here.