One Voice for Laos intro
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Intro to the One Voice For Laos project, a non-profit venture, based in Woodstock, NY to support 600 Laotian orphans. Includes the participation of 20+ socially conscious Hudson Valley teenagers committed to making a difference.
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One Voice for Laos intro
- 2. Welcome to the ONE VOICEfor Laos ProjectTeens for Change
- 3. Our Two-Part MissionTo improve the quality of life for 600 Laotian children living in the DeakKumPah Orphanage.To inspire our local teenagers to become the next generation of humanitarians.
- 4. Five Goals of the ProjectRaise $100,000 for orphanage improvementsProvide a rich learning opportunity for our teens & volunteersEncourage an ongoing cultural exchange programProduce a documentary film (created by our teens)Bring 10-20 local teens to do hands-on service in Laos
- 5. What are the BENEFITS for our teens?
- 6. Many Benefits for Our Teens• Extraordinary teamwork • Selfless service• Learning new skills• Cross-cultural experience• Big plus for college
- 7. Make a documentary film of the entire project
- 10. 33 Buddhist temples in town
- 11. The Spirit is Revered
- 13. The town at night
- 16. A little bit of Woodstock in Laos?
- 19. Fun things to do in LuangPrabang
- 20. The night craft market
- 24. Elephant rides!
- 26. Elephant hugs
- 27. Sunset cruise on the Mekong River
- 31. The locals are friendly
- 32. The young monk has Buddha’s cell phone number
- 39. Prayer at the temple
- 40. The ceremony of feeding monks their morning rice
- 42. The Orphanage of LuangPrabang
- 47. WHAT THE ORPHANS NEED• Better nutrition. One more meal per day• New dormitory, toilets, roof, mattresses, clothes• Educational support: school supplies, computers, etc.• Soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes• College scholarships
- 48. The kids grow just one crop
- 50. The kitchen needs a lot of work
- 58. 600 kids without parents and no hope of being adopted
- 59. Sleeping on wooden beds
- 60. Just hanging out with nothing much to do
- 62. Andrew Brown: the orphanage benefactor and our main contact
- 65. Our Goal
- 67. The Village NeedsClean water supplyToilets and washing facilitiesHealth careClothingEducation
- 72. How Can You Help?VolunteerMake a donation3. Host a fundraising eventSpread the wordCome with us to Laos
- 73. Thank YouThank you!Donate onlinewww.wdpf.orgOr write a check: WINDHORSE Foundation Attn:.DKP Orphanage100% of your tax deductible donation goes to the orphanage