Our party at the beginning of June was a big success. We had several friends join us for an informative and fun afternoon. Upon arrival, our guests watched a 5 minute video made by ChAngel, Lily. First, it was educational just to learn where exactly Burma is on the world map! Then we learned what it is like to live there, and the video showed us the women and children at the HIV/AIDS clinic, Palae Metta in Yangon. They live with the bare necessities and really need our help.
Then the learning continued as we all had to learn to thread a needle and sew by hand. The knots were the hardest part! We sewed pockets onto colorful beach towels and stuffed the pockets with goodies for the moms and children at the clinic. We added flip flops, mini stuffed animals, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste to the pockets. They were brimming with useful and cuddly things.
Thanks to all our friends who came that day and made our party fun and productive. In the end we sent 25 beautiful, goodie-filled towels to Palae Metta!
