Clothes for Children in Ghana

I had the opportunity to collect clothes and organize the distribution to needy families, individuals and organizations. Some of the clothes travelled all the way to Africa, where they were distributed to poor children at a school where several TFI members have an ongoing project. Here are some photos of them being given to the children at the school.

 A boy tries this shirt on for size.

These two children have new clothes to wear  home. 

 Susan (back row, centre) took the clothes to Africa from England where she distributed them to the children in  this needy school in Ghana.

Teddy Bear Picnic

I was able to volunteer at a Teddy Bear Picnic, which was organised by the Barnet Pre-School Learning Alliance. 

The event was to give the families a fun day together, while the staff was able to evaluate the Two Year Old Pilot programme's success with them. It took place at Mill Hill Park and there were various free activities for the children such as face painting, story time, making their own teddys to take home and several play areas. 

All the families that were invited are participating in a pilot scheme aimed at offering 165 two year olds in Barnet from financially disadvantaged backgrounds 10 hours free quality childcare per week.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Anthony Finn attended, although he declined to have his face painted when I offered it to him! 

The weather fully cooperated and it was a warm sunny day. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was happy to be able to donate my time and face painting skills in this way.