After the summer we did some sorting and repacking to get the final kits ready for distribution. Thank you to Ratna and Nalini for pulling us over the line on this task.
500 kits were sent to Lebanon Days for Girls as part of the global DFG Refugee project. These will be distributed in the same area they that we visited in 2017.
100 kits are being sent to Yemen thanks to the support of Apergy Middle East. (see previous blog post for details). We are also sending the remaining soaps.
125 kits have been shipped to Kolkata Days for Girls for an upcoming distribution.
Our die cutter, templates and some equipment and materials will be shipped to the Lebanon Days for Girls Enterprise to assist with their enormous task of meeting the needs of the women in the settlement / refugee camps.
Some PUL and materials will shipped to an organisation in UAE, Angel Wings, that our previous volunteer Nafisa is now associated with and doing great work!
Machines have been sold and the money put into the DFGM fund.
Any remaining money that we raised is being transferred directly into a few different Days for Girls Enterprises via DFG official accounts to help the women who are supporting themselves and their local communities.
Ladies, together we have now made and delivered over 1750 kits. We have a few remaining kits here in Oman that were compiled after the kits had been pack and sent. Over time we have had some ladies ask if they can buy a kit and we have followed the official DFG line and said, sadly, no. However if you are interested in purchasing a kit for 5 rial, please contact us. We will trust that you are going to pass on the health and hygiene information related to the use and care of the kit. Any funds raised will be deposited to DFG.
It is not possible to thank everyone for all that they have done over the past few years, you are all my heros and I love you with all my heart. Such amazing women, with huge hearts ... Thank You!
