Our distribution was held in Pune city at a
Muslim school ,which started out as a small orphanage for
girls in 1925, and now has expanded to a 3,000 school facility providing much
needed education and skills training.
The distribution also included students from 5 other schools in the
area.
Upon arrival, we were treated to a
traditional Indian breakfast, followed by an honour guard of delightful young
children in their military-style uniforms, complete with precision, stomps and
salutes. Again a sea of happy smiling
faces greeted us as we entered the auditorium.
We felt like celebrities. The
welcome ceremony included speeches, singing of the National Anthem, prayers and
entertainment—boy’s acrobatics, and girls dancing in beautiful white
dresses. They even invited 2 of our team
members to join them on stage. What a
hoot. Each of the team received a
student made “keepsake” card and a rose.
We felt special.
Team Pune 2014
