SCAW Blog: Uganda, (group 2), 2026: May 5
It has taken many months of planning and preparations by Team Uganda, our Overseas Volunteer Partner, the Inner Wheel of Kampala, and all the other people who support our efforts, but finally our reward is here. This was Day 1 of our distributions, and we couldn't have been more excited.
We arrived at a rural school to see a glorious sight: nearly five hundred children and their caregivers waiting for us. The children were already dressed in the clothes that are part of the bedkits - t-shirts and shorts for the boys and dresses for the girls. The colours of the clothes were as vibrant as the children wearing them.
It has taken many months of planning and preparations by Team Uganda, our Overseas Volunteer Partner, the Inner Wheel of Kampala, and all the other people who support our efforts, but finally our reward is here. This was Day 1 of our distributions, and we couldn't have been more excited.
We arrived at a rural school to see a glorious sight: nearly five hundred children and their caregivers waiting for us. The children were already dressed in the clothes that are part of the bedkits — t-shirts and shorts for the boys and dresses for the girls. The colours of the clothes were as vibrant as the children wearing them.
Thanks to the ladies of the Inner Wheel and the many volunteers they had gathered, the site was mostly set up for us to begin the distribution. Some quick assessment and reorganization, and we were ready to go.
Once we got into our rhythm, things went extremely smoothly, and before we knew it, the last child was leaving with their mattress and other bedkit items.
I had heard very good things about the Inner Wheel, and they certainly lived up to the billing. Helpful, efficient, compassionate... they demonstrated each of these. All with humour and grace.
After we had finished the distribution, we were able to visit the home of a child who received a bedkit today. We learned a little about her family's circumstances, and how this gift from one of our generous donors will make a real difference to the family. It truly drove home the impact of a $40 bedkit delivered with love.
What a great start to our distributions! We are all eager to repeat the experience again tomorrow.
May we all be blessed with a good night's sleep.
Team Uganda, 2026
Inner Wheel of Kampala 🇺🇬 +SCAW 🇨🇦
