The last child received his gift of a bedkit from one of Sleeping Children Around The World’s generous donors. A better night’s sleep is guaranteed. Tomorrow, sadly, we will see no more children, but we do have an opportunity to see where some of the bedkit items are produced.
We visited three manufacturers who produce the t-shirts and pyjamas, the re-usable carrying bag, and the pillow. The t-shirts and pyjamas are made by a group of twelve women, working with very modern sewing machines. They are brought to work by the company van since all live locally. Some women were already trained before starting here, others were trained on the job. The business has been operating for 15 years, starting in a small way inside the home, eventually expanding to the current sewing centre.
The reusable carry bags are a product of a cottage industry, 7,000 bags were made in three weeks by three ladies using re-built industrial sewing machines. In previous years this company has also supplied the schoolbags for the SCAW distribution.
All 7,000 pillows are made in a small cottage industry by three industrious women. The pillows are hand-stuffed with shredded material.
SCAW is very grateful to their Overseas Volunteer Partners for their diligence in seeking out reliable, conscientious suppliers for the bedkit items, ensuring that donated dollars are wisely spent.
Team Sri Lanka, 2025
Rotary Club of Kelaniya 🇱🇰 + SCAW 🇨🇦