Kenya: Blog 3

There is an impressive number of Kenyans sporting Canadian flag lapel pins this evening who did not have them yesterday. They were given out earlier today in appreciation of the invaluable contribution of those who volunteered their time and energy with Team Kenya so far this week.

From Kenya 2011

We completed our second distribution today; 900 more children received bedkits, made possible only with the amazing help of over 30 Kenyan volunteers. Rotarians, Rotoracts, teachers, church and community members, both male and female, of various ages, demonstrated impressive passion and stamina as part of this distribution.

We were reminded of the amount of hard work that takes place prior to the SCAW Team’s arrival. For example, making decisions related to finding and obtaining quotes from suppliers, choosing the locations, the contents of the bedkit, which they then collate and deliver to the distribution sites. At the same time, volunteers are selecting the most appropriate children to receive the bedkits and arranging for them to be brought to the distribution.

From Kenya 2011

On the day of distribution, they never stop, assisting with organizing the children, a huge task given the numbers and ages. Volunteers also act as interpreters, ensuring the children are changed into their new outfits, entertaining the children as they wait their turns, reuniting the parents with their children after they have received their bedkits, and helping the SCAW team members with their responsibilities.

What is truly special about our volunteer partners is the obvious dedication to the children in their community and their willingness to act upon it.

Team Kenya 2011

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