The SCAW 2006 Uganda Distribution

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June, 2006: Sleeping Children Around the World distributes 6000 bedkits to children in Uganda.
Follow Samson and Diana through the distribution process.
Samson is a 12-year-old orphan whose parents both died of AIDS. He now lives with his grandparents. He dreams of being a doctor so that he can cure diseases.
Seven-year-old Diana lives with her Mom and four siblings. She dreams of being a nurse.
 

   


1. Arrival at the Kampala distribution site
in their best borrowed clothes.
2. Beautiful Diana is 7 years old.
3. Impressive young man
Samson is 12 years old.
4. Diana changes into
her brand new uniform.
5. Samson is the proud owner
of a new uniform.
6. Caregivers learn about the use
and importance of the mosquito nets.
7. Diana at the back in red joins
the line for her photo.
8. The SCAW team members Leslie and Sally Jo help the children at photo session.
9. The proper pose for the photo.
(Note the international donors.)
10. This is the SCAW Official Bedkit Photo.
11. Mary Jo accounts for Samson who is
recipent number 627 of 6000 in Uganda.
12. Gracious traditional
Ugandian "Thank You."
13. Samson's unconcealed glee.
14. Diana's Mom shares in
her moment of joy.
15. Kristein waits with Samson, using
part of the bedkit to keep warm.
16. Samson can't wait to get
home to his new bed.