Samlout

We are still deciding what to do with the $1450 we raised at the fundraiser.  After spending a week in Samlout and getting a better look at the schools we think the money would best be used to buy sports equipment for the students.  Currently each school has a couple of balls and that is about it.  There are swings and monkey bars but as you can see from the pictures these are quickly rotting and the swings are missing seats making this quite dangerous for the children.  Irene and I are working closely with the environmental program as well as the sports program and would like to use the money for those specific programs.  Badminton is a popular sport here for all ages, but the equipment is expensive and unattainable for most.  Our first mission is to buy some badminton rackets for the schools as well as the women’s shelter.  I will keep you updated as to what we use the rest of the money for as well as pictures of the students using the equipment (might be awhile before we get them into the schools).  If anyone is interested in donating more money or getting more specific information about MJP you can email me at rachelward32@hotmail.com.  Any help would be greatly appreciated as it is much needed in this area!!!!  Thanks again to all those who came out to the fundraiser at Marben, your money will make a great difference J

   As you can see the seats on the swings are missing, making it slightly more dangerous...

                                                         The monkey bars are clearly rotting