Sri Lanka: Day Four!

Today's distribution was the second day of afternoon starting times. Much of the school and some of the recipients were writing state board exams in the morning. Although the humidity was high with temperatures rising we managed to distribute over 650 bed kits before the sun set at 6:30.

We were very sad this was the last day that our Sri Lankan army helpers were to be with us. Their assistance was an intricate part of our distribution. They enjoyed being with the children and were so gentle. 

    

The finger identification station is a popular spot on the distribution. This is an opportunity for the team members to talk to each child and absorb the beautiful smiles.

The SCAW team members walked along the dykes of the rice paddies to make a home visit of one the days bedkit children. The pathways are very steep and narrow with no apparent pattern. These trails are only part of the route that the seven year child takes each day to school.

John MacDonald for Team Sri Lanka 2016
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