Today we had two distribution sites. After leaving the hotel at
7:30 am, we reached Harugiri in about 3 hours. The distribution went
very well, and the young adults from the Rotaract Club were extremely
helpful. We gave our Team Leader a chance to hand out bedkits, and
Duncan took the helm at the camera. Wearing the Canada hat, Jim was a
motivator for the children, and gave them 'high fives' as they raced to
get their new clothes, pictures taken and finally their bedkit.
Then we hopped on our mini-bus and headed to Ugar to distribute 200
bedkits. We were warmly greeted and treated to a wonderful meal before
starting our work. The women from the Sugar Factory Ladies Club were
out in full force and did a magnificent job of organizing this
distribution. Many of the children that received bedkits were from
families that survive on seasonal work, and living a nomad
lifestyle. The teachers told us that it is very hard for the children to
complete their schooling when they move so often.
For me the day was special because we had the honour of personally
delivering some bedkits that our dear friends and family from Canada
have donated. Thanks to EVERYONE for your support of SCAW! Each time
you donate, you make a difference for a very special child.
Helen Scutt for Team Mumbai/Belgaum 2013
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