Honduras: Parent Interviews!

Today we had the chance to spend some time chatting with family members. This lady - Miriam- was the aunt of 7 year old boy who was receiving a bedkit. His mother, newly diagnosed with breast cancer, was ill and not able to bring him. Rather than miss the opportunity, his aunt brought him to the school. In their house there are 4 adults, 4 children all in 2 rooms. This is the first mosquito net in the home and the smallest children will be sleeping under it. Miriam stated that all items in the bedkit were of great value and a necessity to this family. This gift would allow the family to use some of their earned income for necessary medical care. You can tell by the smile on her face that the family was very appreciative of this gift.

We had the opportunity to visit a house across the street from the school where the distribution was held. The house was at the bottom of a steep and muddy hill -  built into the side of that hill. With careful footing we discovered this single mother who lived with her 3 children in a one room house. We watched as she was preparing the dough to make doughnuts that she would sell in the village. This was her only source of income. With no running water or electricity, she seemed quite content to support her children in the home where she was raised. Needless to say she was extremely grateful for the gift from the SCAW donors.

Karen Steel for Team Honduras 2014

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