We were greeted today by over 700 children and their parents in Khandala, near Satara. Our hosts received us with a warm welcome and we were adorned with traditional headwear for the opening ceremonies.
Hall filled with eager children
Julie with headwear and flowers
Although a bit chaotic to start, the SCAW team and Rotary partners pulled together quickly to run a smooth distribution.
The Rotary Team Captain for today was Sakina and after making sure all was well, she settled in to do our tracking for the day.
Helen, Julie (taking photos) and Sakina (tracking)
The chldren must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as the collective bedkit items could not be carried by a chlld alone.
Helping a child put on his new backpack
Mother and child getting black bag with bedkit items
Mother and child picking up the mattress
Today I had the special privilege to deliver some of the bedkits that my friends in Canada have donated. It is very rewarding to see the smiles on the children's faces and know that 100% of our money is put into the bedkit items for each child.
Helen with bedkit recipient
Team Pune, 2025
Rotary Club of Pune Cantonment 🇮🇳 + SCAW 🇨🇦