In one of our conversations with Mama Wandoa, Benjamin and Wendy, we commented on the vibrant and bright colours on the covers of the mattresses given to the children. They are made by a local factory, Unoplast, and this business has been a partner with Mama for many, many years. The mattresses are a good size and the cloth covers can be removed in order to be washed. For the distribution, there is a layer of plastic on the outside so they can be delivered in pristine condition.
Once produced, the mattresses are stored at the factory, and each day of the distribution drivers from Unoplast bring the mattresses to the school sites. Mama’s Upendo volunteers help them to unload then fold each mattress into thirds, tying them with twine for easy transportation home by the children and their parents.
When Benjamin was handing out the mattresses he invited the children to point at one they liked. What a wonderful opportunity for the children to have a choice in what they would be bringing home! Enjoy these pictures as we know there are many happy smiles behind those masks.
Peggy
and Jill
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