Today was our 4th day of distribution. We left early in the morning and headed to Kanhewadi, which is a small village north west of Pune, surrounded by very lush farmland. We were given a very warm welcome, and were then escorted to the distribution site by a marching, bell ringing, band of students.
During the day, we heard about some particularly generous people in the area. When they heard we were coming, the local school board declared a holiday so that the students could come. Some of the teachers got together and provided food for the children and parents. Other teachers, realizing that they had no transportation, drove children and parents to the distribution on their scooters.
The bedkit this year in Pune is also quite generous. It has a larger number of items than I have ever seen before. It includes the usual things - bedding, mosquito net, clothing, backpack and school supplies, but also includes a few unique things: a hoodie, that the children apparently love, a rain poncho, a really good pair of waterproof shoes, and nail clippers to help minimize the dirt that can end up being ingested.
Team Pune, 2025
Rotary Club of Pune Cantonment 🇮🇳 and SCAW 🇨🇦