Today was another good day for SCAW Team Philippines. Thunder storms delayed our departure for Magalang but it did not impact the distribution too much, neither did the 91'F. Our first challenge was to get into the site.
A very tight squeeze but nothing our driver Lando could not handle. Three hundred smiling young faces greeted us. Well behaved but they were not sure what was about to happen. Siblings waited and watched the entire distribution waiting for brother or sister.
Some played, some talked to their friends, others horsed around until order was called. Our opening started with the singing of the Philippine and Canadian national anthems, a greeting from our donors delivered by our team leader and then the distribution. Some were excited, others puzzled while others just wanted to go play.
We are becoming a well oiled team, from setting up labels, taking the photos, guiding the children to the next spot and handing out the bedkits And all along the way the lovely interaction with the kids..
Today we did some interviews. An adult and child were pulled aside as they left the area with a bedkit. We asked if we could get their opinions aimed ar improving the bedkits. What was the best thing in the kit? What items was of limited use? What could we add to the kit? The answers were not too unexpected. The mat was generally number one, though occasionally school supplies have been the most desired item. All through this, the child is beaming.
Our lunch, a Filipino meal was provided by one of our hosts. Adobo, fish and other delicacies ending with Maria's Secret, a mixture of rice, ice cream and mango. More than enough to get us to Mabalacat.
And then the routines starts all over again. The children in this distribution were from an indigenous group on a nearby mountain. They had to be driven a distance to the site, a park. Turns out we are into the start of the wet season, luck held out though and the rain did not materialize.
And then the routines starts all over again. The children in this distribution were from an indigenous group on a nearby mountain. They had to be driven a distance to the site, a park. Turns out we are into the start of the wet season, luck held out though and the rain did not materialize.
From Team Philippines 2016
