On August 27, we had a meeting still in mid-summer heat. There were 16 participants; Vietnamese group, Abebe from Ethiopian group, Tama Technical High School teachers, and voluntary members. Regular Sagami Women’s University group were absent. They joined their local festival instead.
Although it was such a small group of people, we’ve finished refurbishing 10 units for Ethiopia. Just before noon, the sky was clear, but there was a few flurries of rain! Luckily, the rain was brief and we continued to work in the afternoon, getting the above results. With these, we’ve completed 40 wheelchairs for Ethiopia.
Thank you all for your hard work!
August 27, 2023 Secretariat
(How to see the photos) Click on the photos to enlarge them and view them consecutively.
(Left) Vietnamese group came so early while the staff was still installing the tarps for awning.
(Right) Finished putting up three homemade tarps. We cannot work without this shade.
(Left) Two tents were also set up as usual. To make it easier to work, the two tents are connected with string.
(Right) Wheelchairs for today’s work are lined up outside the warehouse.
(Left) Lots of drinks to avoid heat stroke.
(Right) Abebe, from Ethiopia, devoted himself into the activity.
(Left) Three members of Vetnamese group.
(Right) Mr. Minei, a professional photographer, is good at bicycle maintenance and quickly servicing wheelchairs.
(Left) Asia Youth Society group.
(Right) Tama Technical High School teacehrs.
(Left) A general volunteer, Ms.K.
(Right) International partnership beween Ethiopia and Vietnam.
(Left) Lunchtime, all together.
(Right) Mr. Miyata, having lunch with a volunteer, Mr. K.
Thank you everyone!
We look forward to your joining again in September.