Sunday, June 15, 2008

Information About Project LOVE Cambodia

Here is the information that we get from Prof Chui regarding what we can do in Cambodia. Much of the activities require funds to let the ball rolling. So please check on this list and try to get some information on how can we reduce our cost and come out with better idea.

Projects with estimated cost.

  1. Fill up potholes in village road – depending how long the stretch of road, estimate USD 5 per lorry load, 20 lorries, (USD 100).
  2. Build pavement for wells – about USD 80 per well if 2 wells (USD 160)
  3. Repair roof for elderly people house – USD 50 per roof (attap roof), about USD 200 (zinc). Depend on size of house if 5 houses (USD 250)
  4. Painting classrooms – 3 classrooms will use about 6 tins of paint at USD 33. About (USD 240) plus accessories
  5. Cleanliness campaign for school, dig trench – if possible provide dustbin for classrooms about USD 20 per aluminum dustbin if 10 classrooms (USD 200)
  6. Give out food ration for elderly people – USD 6 per pack (consists of sarong, 5 kg rice, a packet of salt, a packet of MSG). 100 people = USD 600
  7. Home visits with old clothes to give away to students – bring old clothes about 10 pcs of mixed (either men/women/children clothes)
  8. Teach English at night to community student – presents for them could be the old bags
  9. Teach hygiene talk to school, play games and teach English in school setting. If possible, give them hygiene pack consist of face towel, nail clipper, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap cost USD 2 per pack. A primary school might have 400 to 500 students (USD 800 – 1000)
  10. Demostrate Science experiments to High School. This is important to show and teach students (poor Cambodian students have no science lab)

Prices subject to changes as price increases.

Others:

  • Possible date of recce – mid july 2008. New school is only ready after 8th aug
  • Duration of stay: 5 -7 days
  • No. of persons that can accommodate: 50
  • USD 20 for accommodation + 3 meals + 1 event (donkey ride, palm tree visit, boat making tour)
  • Translator – USD 10 per day
  • Contact person: Esther Ding – 855 12635718 – khmervillagehomestay@yahoo.com

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