Wednesday 19 February 2014

Pune: Male


THERE ARE NOW 5,000 CHILDREN IN THE PUNE AREA WHO WILL HAVE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP.


Today we went to Male, our last distribution village for this 2014 trip to Pune, India. Upon entering the school area, we were given our bindi and taken to Mulshi Gardens, where we placed a flower in honour of Shree Senapati Bapat. Then we walked to the throng of beautiful smiling children sitting so still waiting for us. During the opening ceremonies, we showed the children the contents of the bedkit. The ohhs and ahhs, and the laughter when they saw the underwear, were music to our ears.



Today one little boy had a smile from ear to ear when he received his gift. He was so cute and excited.  If only we had had a camera at that moment!


At days end we were treated to a delicious meal at a Rotarians home.  The Rotarians continually show their hospitality to all of us. 


Even though this is the last distribution day, we aren't done yet! Stay tuned for more as we are visiting the manufacturing facilities and some of last year’s bedkit recipients.