A Book for Every Child



In rural areas of Laos, apart from school text books, most children have never seen a book, and there is currently no system for getting books into rural villages, some of which involve a day or two of travel from the nearest road. To help overcome this, a Laos based organisation called Big Brother Mouse organise book parties and provide a mobile library service to such areas. For more information about Big Brother Mouse and their Book Parties, checkout their website.

A friend of mine and fellow volunteer, Karlee Taylor, is currently based in Khammouane Province within the Nakai Nam Theun National Protected Area, which is an isolated rural area in southern Laos.  Needs or Wants has already helped Karlee raise over $1200 to host 3 book parties and mobile libraries for the Nakai and surrounding Districts which are in the process of being organised.

There was an amazing amount of support and interest for this project, so we'll keep the lines open and when we raise another $400, Karlee will organise for another district to host a book party.



Book Party 1
Book Party 2
Book Party 3
Book Party 4

 
   




11 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    $20 Received.
    $380 to go.
    Thanks, Joe.

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  2. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    $5 Received.
    $375 to go.
    Thanks, Joe.

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  3. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Another $25 received for A Book for Every Child.
    $50 raised so far, $350 to go.
    Thanks, Joe.

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  4. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    $200 received for A Book for Every Child.
    $250 raised so far.
    $150 to go.
    Thanks, Joe.

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  5. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Another $150 just received meaning that we have reached the target of $400!!

    Stay tuned for progress with this mini project.

    Big thanks to everyone that helped out, cheers Joe.

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  6. KarleeDecember 12, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you all for your amazing contributions!

    We have reached our target now to run a book party and purchase a mini library!

    If you would still like to contribute to this cause this just means we will purchase more books, meaning that there may be more than one village in which all children receive their own book in addition to the library.

    Once again many thanks! I will send photos as we start to make this happen!

    Best,
    Karlee

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  7. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    $130 towards another Book Party just received from the AYADs in Kenya and Sunny.

    $270 still required.

    Thanks, Joe.

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  8. KarleeJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I just received a cheque in the mail from Redwood Park Preschool to Year 7 in Australia who were also fundraising for the Book Parties in Nakai Nam Theun. They managed to raise a total of $950!

    In addition, two more very generous donations came through bringing total funds raised up to $1500!
    Thank you so much every one for your support!

    The latest progress update is we are working on the trip proposal into the National Protected Area with the District Education Office in Nakai. I will continue to update as the planning progresses!

    Best,
    Karlee

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  9. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    $20 received towards Book Party number 4 from Anna.

    $380 still needed.

    Thanks, Joe.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    $270 received from Karen towards Book Party Number 4.

    $290 raised.

    $110 still required.

    Thanks, Joe.

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  11. KarleeJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    We have 1,589 BOOKS!!! AMAZING!!! Pictures to come soon so keep watching this space!

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