Phase 1: Distribution to beneficiary families
After assessing damage near our child care centres it was evident that our beneficiary families were going to need assistance. Especially at the three child care centres in the southern district, the damage is immense. Many have partially or completely lost their homes and gardens. The harvest they were anticipating in April has washed away.
To lead the relief efforts, Gerrit sat down with leaders from the Stephanos organization and they drafted up a relief plan together to allow us to reach as many needy people efficiently and effectively. They produced a tiered plan. The first step was granting food relief to the families that are under our care.
All six of our child care centres received food distribution of the same day. A huge feat that was possible due to all staff members helping out. Each family received a bucket, soya pieces, cooking oil and corn flour.
Before food distribution all families gather for a meditation. It was a succesful day even though a rain storm caused delays in Khomabassa and at one point a truck laden with supplies had to be pulled back on the road.
You can find a few videos here in regards to this distribution: