By Leyla Isin-Xiong | Program Manager
Dear Supporters,
This quarter, the GVI Trust in Laos has finished Phase 2 of the Wat Mano refurbishment project, has provided a scholarship for a student to study in China, has continued to provide classroom rental for students to gain greater access to educational opportunities and has begun fundraising for scholarships for the sponsorship program for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year.
Phase 2 of the Wat Mano Refurbishment Project continued to focus on UNSDG’s 4, 8 and 9. After Phase 1 was completed last quarter, where we paid a local carpenter to build 20 desks and 20 benches and had a local electrician install new wiring and fans throughout the classrooms, we set out to complete Phase 2. Throughout the summer holidays, local builders replaced the walls, floor boards and veranda. The students will return in September for the new school year with a more safe, positive learning environment. We were also pleased to welcome Cedric from GlobalGiving to visit out project and to see the ongoing work at Wat Mano.
In August, we also provided a scholarship to a student to study at university in China. Mr. Lee has been sponsored by the GVI Trust at Chinese School in Luang Prabang for the last 3 years. He applied to a university in China and successfully received a place! Through generous donations, the GVI Trust has sponsored all of Mr. Lee’s educational costs including school fee, uniform and educational materials. Well done to Mr. Lee for his continued dedication to his studies and future!
Finally, the GVI Trust continues to support educational opportunities through finances for classroom rental in Luang Prabang over the summer period that has increased educational opportunities for 159 students and with fundraising for the sponsorships program for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year.
Overall, this quarter, the GVI Trust in Laos has completed Phase 2 of the Wat Mano Refurbishment project, supporting local carpenters and builders to while providing a more safe and positive learning environment for the Novice Monk students that attend the school. It has also provided an important scholarship opportunity to a diligent student to study abroad. Finally, it has supported educational opportunities through classroom rental and fundraising for sponsorships. Thank you for your continued contribution and commitment to the GVI Trust Program in Laos. We look forward to working together to continue to provide educational opportunities in Laos.
Thank you for your continued support!
With Gratitude,
GVI Laos Team
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