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You can also download a PDF version of this report from our Distributions page.

Smiles of pure delight

Jill Adams — Peterborough, ON

When SCAW invited us to join the team, We didn't understand, The care and dedication of Rotarians, Our partners in this land. We were met from the plane and welcomed, And made to feel at home. Then going on ahead of us Was the work that made us roam. All the bedkits made and stored, Children's names abound, But the right ones to receive the kits Must be tagged and found.	And brought to central areas, By bus, by boat, by car, But walking was for most to be The way they travelled far. The long wait for the children, Seems to have no end, But with the bedkit off they go, A very great accomplishment. The children's faces give us, The greatest gift of all, They turn from nervous, timid fright, To great big smiles of pure delight.

Smiling children. From Honduras 2008 Photo Album

Our Overseas Volunteers

Jill Adams — Peterborough, ON

Almost as soon as a year's distribution is finished, preparation for the next must start. A service club, in our case the Rotarians, volunteer to be our partners. Their job is to prepare the bedkits and find children who fit the criteria of SCAW.

The bedkits contain what can be bought locally for the $35 donation but must include a mattress, blanket, pillow, pillow case, towel, mosquito net (where appropriate), and one complete set of clothing. These items have to be bid on and delivered, assembled, and be at the various distribution communities each day, in the exact number, one for each child on the list.

Our Rotaract helpers in Mateos. From Honduras 2008 Photo Album

The visiting team composed of the team leader and five others have to be met and taken to their residential base. Then transportation must be provided each day of the distributions. The distribution sites can be quite close to home base or a few hours drive away. Lunch is usually provided, plus water, coffee and lots of other treats.

A complete accounting must be given to the team leader of all monies spent.

Our particular visit was greatly assisted by the Rotarian youth and the Healthy Schools Program of Honduras.

All of our team greatly appreciates all this on-site preparation and help.