Bangladesh: Mithapukur (Day 2 Afternoon)

On the afternoon of our second distribution day the team visited a new location, a school in the village of Mithapukur. Four hundred children already dressed in their new summer outfits greeted us as we pulled into the school yard...not to mention some goats and cows! Not only were the children looking great, their mothers were all gathered together to watch the activities and they made quite the impact in their colorful saris.  

Many of the older children demonstrated the English they have learned.  Every time they were asked "how are you" they never failed to respond with a "very well thank you how are you" . One of our Bangladesh Rotary Club partners explained today how far they have come in the health and education of their children, especially girls. In one village they have achieved 100 percent literacy. Mother's are now registering their children for school 2 years ahead of their start date.  I'm sure getting a good night's sleep is a big part of this accomplishment.

Debbie Stellzer for Team Bangladesh 2015

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