Finally - Craig and Jeane's Photos from Bangkok, Luang Prabang and Siem Reap
Nov 1st, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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We are going to Siem Reap this February. Did you arrange with Ponheary beforehand to bring school supplies? We have not hired her as a guide, but I'm wondering if we should bring any school items with us as gifts to be passed out along the way. Anyone's thoughts?
Nov 9th, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Hi jgmc
If you're not touring with Ponheary, just ask your tour guide to bring you to any school and deliver whatever you want to give. The schools outside of town in the rural community are the ones most in need of supplies.
Pens and mechanical pencils are best, since they are inexpensive, always needed and easy to carry. A side note is that these things are much cheaper at the stationery stores in Siem Reap than in the west, if you want to buy them on arrival. There is typically 50 kids in a class, so make sure you have enough to cover the whole class; it makes the kids feel weird if everyone doesn't get one.
If you happen to be going to Banteay Srei, there is a school on the right hand side of the road just past the Landmine Museum called Knar School. This is one of the schools supported by the PLF. But it doesn't matter where you go; these things are greatly appreciated and the need is great everywhere, but especially in the countryside.
If you'd like to do something more ambitious, like provide breakfast for a school or something like that, please contact me offline. We would be more than thrilled to arrange it.
Safe travels!
Lori
[email protected]
If you're not touring with Ponheary, just ask your tour guide to bring you to any school and deliver whatever you want to give. The schools outside of town in the rural community are the ones most in need of supplies.
Pens and mechanical pencils are best, since they are inexpensive, always needed and easy to carry. A side note is that these things are much cheaper at the stationery stores in Siem Reap than in the west, if you want to buy them on arrival. There is typically 50 kids in a class, so make sure you have enough to cover the whole class; it makes the kids feel weird if everyone doesn't get one.
If you happen to be going to Banteay Srei, there is a school on the right hand side of the road just past the Landmine Museum called Knar School. This is one of the schools supported by the PLF. But it doesn't matter where you go; these things are greatly appreciated and the need is great everywhere, but especially in the countryside.
If you'd like to do something more ambitious, like provide breakfast for a school or something like that, please contact me offline. We would be more than thrilled to arrange it.
Safe travels!
Lori
[email protected]
