{"id":1421,"date":"2016-03-03T00:53:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T00:53:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-05-03T20:56:34","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:56:34","slug":"leot-extends-its-support-down-the-mekong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gophilanthropic.org\/leot-extends-its-support-down-the-mekong\/","title":{"rendered":"LEOT extends its support down the Mekong"},"content":{"rendered":"
In March of this year GoPhil recently visited LEOT, its partner program in Luang Prabang, Laos offering scholarships, free English schools and computer classes to students in the area. \u00a0It was impressive to learn they have successfully hit all their desired targets for the year, alongside some key new developments in community projects outside their main center.<\/div>\n
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The scholarship program now has 5 graduates students, with 11 more in the process. \u00a0LEOT Director Peter Banwell explained that they will focus on selecting those with the highest grades and the most potential. \u00a0In order to do this, they will need to develop a thorough evaluation process. \u00a0GoPhil currently has 3 sponsored students– we were able to receive very positive news on their progress.<\/div>\n
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The computer lab was complete with 25 computers (a huge bonus for the students). \u00a0Their classrooms are now offering free English classes to 220 students, compared to 175 last year. \u00a0LEOT continues to provide Saturday English class to 20 orphaned children from the local community. \u00a0Peter explained that LEOT hopes to plan a vocational center for both motorcycle repair and sewing– to be built by LEOT or a local business person, and designed by their own students.<\/div>\n
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One of the most exciting developments at LEOT involves their recent efforts in providing water, electricity, repairs and teachers in some the poorest of villages along the river. \u00a0Our group were guided down the Mekong in a boat to visit a rural primary school (Ban Puklang) where GoPhil hopes to collaborate with LEOT in funding electricity, water pipes and some much needed repairs at the school. \u00a0The new water system will help provide a water supply for the school’s toilets which will help with sanitation and hygiene issues for the 70+ students. \u00a0Electricity will offer lighting and fans for 3 classrooms. \u00a0 See below for You Tube video with footage on the proposed project.<\/div>\n
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