And so it begins … Day 1 of the actual distribution saw 750 children heading home for a good night’s sleep.
Mama Wandoa’s son Benjamin, who flies to Tanzania every summer to help, explained to the parents in Swahili, interpreting what the team leader was saying about the contents of the bedkit and what their child would be receiving, emphasizing that every item presented to them would be in the bedkit for their child. He was very specific about the importance of sleep and the benefits it provides for their children, especially during the school day.
Benjamin speaking Swahili to inform the parents/guardians.
Although the temps were hot and the day was long, our team of 5 felt so satisfied that the 750 children today would not only sleep well with their new mattresses and mosquito nets but that they would be well prepared for their next days in school.
Contents of bedkit
Stay tuned for more adventures from our Tanzania team!
Lala Salama -Sleep Well
Team Tanzania, 2024
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