Zimbabwe: The Very First Distribution

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album

The Zimbabwe team had a very interesting first day for distributions. There were a few setbacks such as having a transport truck for the bedkits at Chicurubi that broke down and as a result could only drive backwards.

But other than the few minor holdups and a late start the distribution ran smoothly. The children were very respectful and were full of energy which was great for us to see and made us very happy. Also the caregivers that were on the site looking on were very helpful and patient when waiting for the next set of bedkits to arrive. They even helped move them to where they had to be. At our second site (Msasa) there was a small delay with the receiving of the bedkits but everything ran quite smoothly and the problem was solved easily with patience and a good attitude.

The caregivers at Msasa were wonderful as well. They were very excited to have their children receiving the bedkits. The children were so excited and had so much energy. They came over to the group and talked to us quite a bit and I managed to make a friend in the group.

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album

We also found at Msasa that there were quite a few disabled children and we thought it was great that these children were receiving bedkits -- especially because they require special care.

So, all in all, it was a great first distribution day: we learned a lot about what needs to be done in the future, so we made the best of our situation and I believe we make a great team!

I’m so glad I’m here to experience this because it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it’s so satisfying to know that I’m helping a child to sleep better.

Sidney Gittens
for Team Zimbabwe 2010

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