Sai Ram, Everyone,
For an evocative Bhajan experience this Sunday (6 February), please log on using the details given below, from 08:45 hours :
Meeting ID: 810 3186 8422
Passcode: SaiRam108 Service Matters
As per the e-mail sent out on Monday, we have a Service Opportunity to provide Dignity Bags for the needy in Syria. The details are given below. If you have any queries about the items needed for the Project, please contact Sis. Irene, our Regional Service Coordinator, at [email protected]
A spot of local intelligence : if you decide to purchase the items listed below from Poundland in Westcroft, you will find Martin and Renu incredibly helpful and kind.
“Helping Orphans & Vulnerable Children (boys and girls from 14 to 18 years of age) in Syria with Dignity Bags” This is a new service initiative that is linked with our National Office-Bearers’ Conference.Here is a link to a video on why it is important we participate in this Service Project.Samara in Syria in the snow 19th January 2022
Our Region (i.e. Region 3) has been tasked with putting together Dignity Bags for boys and girls who are 14 years old.There are precise items and corresponding quantities that must go into every bag – we cannot vary the contents and quantities.
Regardless of whether the bag is for a boy or girl, each bag must have these items::
Body puff or sponge – 1Soap bars (not sample or hospitality size) – 2Toothbrush (unopened) – 1Toothpaste 75 to 100 ml – 1Hand cream 50 to 100 ml – 1Hand towel 50 x 90 cm – 1Fabric face mask/ covering – 2Nail clippers – 1Vaseline 250 ml or non-branded equivalent – 1
Shampoo bar (available online, in large supermarkets or health food shops) – 1Hand Sanitizer 100 ml (sealed in a clear plastic bag or ziplock to avoid leaks) – 1
Then additionally, for BOYS, the bag must also include:Underwear that fits a 14-year old boy (unopened pack) – a minimum of 7 pairsBoy’s socks (size guide: Boy age 12 to 14 = size 5 to 7.5) – 5 pairs Comb (for boys) – 1Deodorant (male) – 1
For GIRLS, in addition the bag must include :Underwear that fits a 14-year old girl (unopened pack) – a minimum of 7 pairsGirl’s socks (size guide: Girl age 12 to 14 = size 3.5) – 5 pairsHair brush (for girls) – 1Deodorant (female) – 1“Ultra” sanitary pads (3 x heavy, 3 x medium) – 6 packs
BOYS = 15 TYPES OF ITEMSGIRLS = 16 TYPES OF ITEMS
If anyone has any queries, please feel free to contact me (at [email protected])
Thanking you all in advance.
Stay safe and blessed always. Jai Sai Ram.
With much love,
Irene
In Sai Service, the Officer-Bearer Team, Milton Keynes, The Sai Centre of Innovation!