27/08/2010

Schools in Laos are badly equipped, and most do not have enough books for children to learn to read. The books that the children do see are rarely fun or interesting for them, and if they are bilingual, the English is often very bad. SEDA is raising money so that 10,000 children in disadvantaged areas in Attappeu, Salavanh and Sekong Provinces schools will receive a copy of a new, fun and educational children’s book called “Look Around Laos”. The book will encourage reading and literacy in a country where almost a quarter of the population cannot read.

The book is available online http://www.unbelievablelaos.com/media/lookaroundlaos/index.html.

Currently the translation to English and revision has been completed and books are going to be printed. We don’t have yet enough budgets to get all 10,000 copies to children. We have received from private funds and through global giving 5500 dollars (for 2200 copies) and we are hoping to collect the rest 19500 by the end of the year. Please give your support to these children for a brighter knowledge and possibility to share it with friends and family.

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