For this distribution, SCAW Team went to Masai Mara Sunday to select the distribution site and meet some local Masai families in their homes. It was an amazing experience to see how the Masais live in communal harmony. There are 40 houses having 8 members in each households for a total of 320 members who live like one big family. They are very poor and most of the children attend one of these schools.
It was one of the most organized distributions, well-supported by all the participating school Head Masters, local Chamber of Commerce, Community Chief and other key stakeholders and the dedicated members of Rotary Club of Nairobi. Special thanks to Rotarian Salim and Rotarian Ann who have been instrumental in making this happen.
It was quite humbling to see how the older students, teachers, Rotaractors and community volunteers helped the young children to carry their bedkits, offering water when thirsty and some sweet treats to keep them smiling all the time during the distribution.
The weather was fantastic and the sun was not that scorching which made it more pleasant for the children who walked from quite a distance to come to the school very early in the morning to receive their bedkits. The distribution was done before noon.
After the distribution SCAW celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing a cake with the children and everyone present. The SCAW Team was then honoured with a heart-touching poem and a wonderful performance by the students wearing beautiful Masai costumes and ornaments. It was unexpectedly surprising and humbling to receive such a generous gesture from the entire community.
Afroza Akhter
Team Kenya, 2020
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