Even in hot areas like the Horn of Africa, it can get very cold at night. This is especially true in the mountain regions and in certain seasons.

Local Initiatives for Education (LIFE) is one of several local organizations to be chosen by a Japanese charity to distribute blankets to poor communities in appropriate areas. In our case, this was in the hilly areas of northern Djibouti, towards the Eritrean border.

Careful records are essential in distributing goods. Recipients are recorded and marked with indelible ink to ensure fair and responsible allocation and to provide accountability to donors.