Two Projects During The 2009 Holiday Season
1.
After Gauri Singh's frequent visit to volunteer at Amma's Kitchen which feeds the homeless in Bailey’s Shelter in Falls Church, this holiday season we decided to provide for some basic needs for the mentally challenged homeless individuals served by this shelter.
Our First Project: Holiday Gift Giving for the Homeless in Bailey's Shelter, at Falls Church, Virginia
Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter has a reputation on the streets as the place for the area’s mentally challenged homeless individuals to find refuge.
http://www.voaches.org/Services/HomelessServices/BaileysCrossroadsShelter/tabid/3364/Default.aspx
As winter is approaching, let's give them a gift for the holiday season.
Out of the many required items, we have decided to provide the shelter residences - SOCKS , SLEEPING BAGS, and SWEAT SHIRTS.
Cost of each pair of socks is approximately $1.00
Our goal is at least 75 socks.
Cost of each sleeping bag is approximately $10.00
Our goal is at least 30 sleeping bags.
Cost of each Sweatshirt is approximately $1.00
Our goal is at least 50 Sweatshirts
Our Goal is to raise $400 for this project.
Distribution: As soon as possible
Deadline: December, 2009
2.
One of our Board Members visited Cambodia this Summer and through her contact we met Mr. Sinan from Cambodian Children Orphanage for Living & Training (CCOLT). After extensive research, we decided to cover the expenses this year for their English Project.
CCOLT website: http://www.colt-cambodia.org
Second Project: English Classes for the 35 kids in CCOLT Orphanage
There are currently 35 children living in the center, who are divided into 4 classes.
Breakdown for this project:
Materials (books, pens pencils and school bags) = $13 per student per year
For 35 students, material cost = $455
Teacher = $60 per teacher / per month.
Total annual cost for a teacher = $720
Total annual cost for the whole English program is $1,175
Some details we obtained from CCOLT :
Q1 What are the ages of the 35 students?
A 1 The youngest child is 6 years old and the oldest is twenty years old.
Q 2 How many teachers for these 35 students?
A 2 There are 4 teachers for the 35 students.
Q 3 What are the names of the students?
CCOLT’s children are divided into four classes based on level of English.
The list of CCOLT children studying the lowest level (for beginners)
|
SN |
Name |
Sex |
|
1 |
Leng Chenda |
F |
|
2 |
Sen Sreynuon |
F |
|
3 |
Sum Pisey |
F |
|
4 |
Ol Nisa |
F |
|
5 |
Leng Marina |
F |
|
6 |
Yorn Somphors |
F |
|
7 |
Ieng Morakot |
F |
|
8 |
Meng Sokly |
M |
|
9 |
Yorn DEE |
M |
|
10 |
Nov Chamroeurn |
M |
|
12 |
Yorn Sopheak |
M |
|
13 |
Sophal Phanna |
M |
|
14 |
Chok Chany |
F |
The list of CCOLT children studying the higher level ( for Elementary Book)
|
SN |
Name |
Sex |
|
1 |
Sry Sreymo |
F |
|
2 |
Chea Vanna |
M |
|
3 |
Lonh Let |
M |
|
4 |
Yorn Date |
M |
|
5 |
Saing Sothavath |
M |
The list of CCOLT children studying the higher level (for Pre-intermediate Book)
|
SN |
Name |
Sex |
|
1 |
Ho Seyha |
M |
|
2 |
Cheb Panha |
M |
|
3 |
Ourn Sopheakmi |
M |
|
4 |
Sin Sinea |
M |
|
5 |
Sreng Soneath |
M |
|
6 |
Kim monyoudom |
M |
|
7 |
Sok Pheaktra |
M |
|
8 |
Yoeurn Tree |
M |
|
9 |
Chab Phanith |
M |
|
10 |
Heng Dalin |
F |
|
12 |
Sry Sreymom |
F |
The list of CCOLT children studying the highest level (for Intermediate Book)
|
Name |
Sex |
|
|
1 |
Oeurn Tola |
M |
|
2 |
Thon Piseth |
M |
|
3 |
Chab Pinuth |
M |
|
4 |
Kim koev Nimol |
F |
|
5 |
Moeurn Sreypich |
F |
Q 4 What is their English knowledge level now?
A 4 The English knowledge is from lowest to the highest level as mentioned above.
Q 5 What English Textbook do you plan to use for them?
A 5 We use New Headway English Textbooks for them.
Q 6 What is the study plan for the year?
A 6 We have planned to finish a textbook for a year
Q 7 What are you planning to cover for the year?
A 7 When we prove English Classes to the students cover a year we will give certificates to them for any student pass the examination
Q 8 How long will these English Classes be taught?
A 8 For each text book will be taught for a year and continue to teach them until they can use it fluently and professional.
Q 9 Is this ongoing for years?
A 9 Yes
Q 10 Who are the teachers? What are their qualifications?
A 10 Khmer teachers and foreign volunteers, for Khmer teachers before teaching English to students are given the test and interviewed on their necessary qualifications of English then we allow them to teach here.
Let's make a difference. Even $1 will make a big difference. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.
If you prefer, please pay online through paypal. Here is the link
or make checks payable to:
RVPCO
8205 Joyce Glow Court
Raleigh, NC 27613