Philippines: Halfway Done!!

Our day started hot, then became hotter with a rapid rise in humidity as we travelled to the town of Hagonoy north of Manila for our distribution of 375 bed kits at the Saint Monica Elementary School.

Our Kiwanis partners were as supremely organised as always, with a willing band of volunteers from the local club helping move the children from the changing rooms (where they receive some of the clothing from their bedkit) on to the waiting area where they sort the children into the various group sizes for their photograph. 

The Canadian team line the children up for their picture, after which the volunteer is rewarded by every child when they raise your hand to their forehead for a blessing and a whispered "salamat po." After this they scamper off to receive their bedkit.

A wonderful lunch was given in the school, with traditional Philippine foods, fresh shrimp, and fresh fruits.

With 3,000 children now with new clothing, bedding, a mosquito-net, and school supplies we find ourselves halfway through this heartwarming experience.

Team Philippines
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