Saturday 15 February 2020

Belgaum 2020: Joy in numbers

1,100 children today! 
1,100 bedkits to distribute, 1,100 families to share the child’s joy. 

Marcelle and I shared the task of handing a bedkit to each child, making eye contact and offering a handshake. The rewards are great: a shy smile, thank you, namaste and sometimes a bow and a hand touching our feet. 

This year’s bedkit is comprehensive, including two colourful and well-made outfits, flip flops and school supplies, and other items, including a mosquito net to ensure a healthy and comfortable sleep for the whole family.

The final photo today was of 45 children who waited patiently and cooperatively while the volunteers worked to make sure that each little face would be captured for the donor’s enjoyment. 


Faith Clark
Team Belgaum 2020