Location is one of the more important elements in completing a successful distribution. Some locations are much more difficult than others to find, especially in the eastern part of the country during the rainy season.
But one of our distributions in Mbale with the Inner Wheel of Kampala Central was in the community of Ceele and this location had all the important elements we were looking for.
The first thing it had was shade and lots of it. Sometimes the kids travel a long way to receive their bedkits and a place for them to sit and wait in the shade is crucial.
Flat ground at a site is great, especially when looking for a place for camera set-up. There are pictures taken of groups of kids so flat ground for chairs or stools is necessary for not only a good shot but for their safety.
Ideally schools are great location choices as there are classrooms with privacy for the kids to change into their uniforms. But they also provide a familiar space for a very unfamiliar day. Security definitely is key and vital for everyone involved. Volunteers that are easily identified and all those involved in the distribution are the only ones in the secure area. So a roped off area with a visible exit is the best.
And all these things were exactly what we had in Ceele.
Great job Inner Wheel of Kampala Central.
Team Uganda, 2025
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