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Uganda 2022 Distribution Final Day: Mission accomplished!

It’s complete! The ladies from The Inner Wheel of Kampala have successfully finished the final distribution of 500 bedkits to children in northern Uganda. That brings the total to 4,000 children who will now have the opportunity for a good sleep, the safety of a mosquito net, and aids to their education.

Singing, dancing, and fun with the children were part of each day’s activities. There was some rain, but mostly good weather which helped the distributions run smoothly.

Our sincere thanks go to the team from the Inner Wheel of Kampala who made the distribution possible. As well as all the organizing, they also took on the responsibilities that are usually done by the SCAW team. We give them our gratitude.

The Inner Wheel team commented on the extreme need of the children in this part of Uganda, and the gift of bedkits to these children has been greatly appreciated by their families.

As always, the ladies captured photos and videos to share the experience with us.

The chair addresses parents and children:

The volunteers manning the tally table are ready to work:

The ladies at work:

The Inner Wheel president making sure that the tallying table flows well:

Our member Deborah. She has proved to be the the best in handling the children.

The children's smiles are covered, but she shows her smile.

A view of the distribution site and the photo ladies in action:

An especially meaningful moment: two special bedkits were distributed in honour of two members of The Inner Wheel who died from COVID-19, Winnie and Ann. May their souls rest in peace.

The SCAW chair couldn't imagine bringing a smile to 4,000 children and leaving without making herself smile. So she also got herself a kit of labels. 

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Videos capture moments from the day:

NOTE: Photos and videos contained in the blog are used with permission.

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Uganda 2022 Distribution Day 4: Rain? No problem for patient families and committed volunteers

The Inner Wheel of Kampala was at two distribution sites today, and saw a total of 1,000 children. There was a heavy downpour in the afternoon, so school classrooms were used to organize the children and take their photos. Fortunately, the roads around the site remained in good condition.

The ladies from The Inner Wheel report there is lots of dancing to welcome them at the distribution sites. The families wait eagerly, but patiently for their children to receive their bedkits.Lots of volunteers are available to assist the Inner Wheel members and the children.

3,000 children now have the opportunity for a better sleep.

Arrival in torrential rain:

And the rains kept coming...

In spite of the rain, children and their families waited patiently:

The rain was too much -- even the birds had to run for shelter where we were taking pictures!

The rains finally stopped...

The young man is saying bye for tonight. Let me also sleep.

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Uganda Distribution Day 3: Bright colours, dedicated volunteers

Another 500 children received their bedkits today.  There was slight drizzle at the distribution site, but everyone kept dry under the trees. 

The children await their turn...

Then carry away their bedkits...

The dedicated volunteers work tirelessly and always with a smile...

In the afternoon, the team from the Inner Wheel of Kampala visited the home of one of the bedkit recipients. The thatched hut is home to a grandmother and several grandchildren. The bedkit items were gratefully received and will be shared amongst the children.

Tomorrow, the team will give the gift of a good sleep to another 1,000 children.

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Uganda Distribution Day 1: Off and Running

It has begun! The team from the

Inner Wheel of Kampala

travelled to northern Uganda on Saturday and distributed 500 bedkits to the waiting children and their grateful families. An ‘advance team’ had arrived the day before to set up the site and await the arrival of the bedkits. 

The team left Kampala at 6:00am, aiming for a 2:00pm arrival at the site. They got there at 1:48, after driving straight through with only one pit stop.

The rain in the morning was followed by clear skies in the afternoon while the distribution was taking place. The skies opened up again after the last bedkit was distributed.   

Pit stop en route to distribution site

. Can anything fail under such team?

Anxious parents:

Bedkits all assembled and ready to distribute to the children. 

The ladies of T

he Inner Wheel are at the starting line...

And they’re off on their joyful mission:

Day 1 over, and the ladies of The Inner Wheel are s

till smiling:

Homes of some of the beneficiaries:

The Inner Wheel team can rest well tonight knowing 500 children have the opportunity of a good sleep.

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Uganda Remote Distribution August 2022: The Wheels Are Turning...

The Inner Wheel of Kampala is getting ready to start distributing 4,000 bedkits to children in Uganda. They’re busy packing the bedkit items in preparation for a start later this week. The Inner Wheel team has worked hard to pull together all the aspects of the distribution. The children have been waiting for 2½ years to receive their bedkits, so it’s easy to imagine the joy they and their families will experience.

Today’s Virtual Meeting …

The zoom meeting was scheduled for 9:00pm Kampala time. Despite a long day of packing bedkits, the Inner Wheel ladies were inspiringly upbeat and cheerful.

All bedkit components were delivered on time and the Ladies of the Inner Wheel are busy packing the bedkits. Packing 4,000 bedkits and loading on the trucks is a 4 day project for these amazing women!

Not even that mountain of bedkits can dampen their spirits!

They plan to complete the packing by Thursday and will be on the bus heading to the children bright and early Friday morning.  Stay tuned! 

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