Old Kitchen
New Kitchen
Summary
The old kitchen had poor hygiene, cleaning and sanitation conditions increasing the risk of infection and disease spreading, as well as contamination of food and food poisoning. The kitchen was frequently infested by rats and other animals, including dogs, cats and chickens searching for food, with the result that the children and teachers often got sick.
Background
The students at BNSCLC are part of a large population living outside of the refugee camps. Not being in the camps leaves the children without any access to secondary education as they donโt have the appropriate documentation that would give them access to government schools. This lack of educational opportunity leaves them with limited options.
BNSCLC provides quality education, meals, and dormitories for migrant and refugee children on the Thai-Burma border. This support comes to children and teenagers who would otherwise be required to find menial labour and find themselves at greater risk of exploitation.
BNSCLC has coordinated with the Mae Hong Son Provincial Informal Education Department to provide high school accredited education to these children and give them the opportunity to break away from poverty.
The public funding available to operate these informal schools is understandably low, almost non-existent. As such the centre has not had sufficient funds to buy enough food or medicine for the students. To cover the shortfall the staff that run the school have been using their own minimal salaries to fund this.
BNSCLC success, sustained efforts and innovative solutions were acknowledged and rewarded by UNESCO in 2018 when they won the Wenhui Award for Innovations in School, Family and Community Collobration for Quality Education.
Goals and Results
The construction of the new kitchen took three months. Now with the new kitchen cum dining and reading room, the students and teachers cook and eat in a clean and hygienic environment that meets safe sanitation standards. The students help each other by dividing the tasks in cooking and cleaning the kitchen every day, which encourages them to take ownership and learn responsibility.
2. The students and teachers are now protected from mosquitos and other insects as there are doors and windows with mosquito netting. The old kitchen was in an outdoor space.
3. The new building will also be used for parent meetings, school activities, parties and other social events.
4. BNSCLC students and teachers benefit from the new refrigerator, where they store their food, safe from rats, insects and other animals.
5. The new kitchen/dining and reading room has fans, which gives relief from the heat and makes the room a much more comfortable and wholesome place to eat and study.
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Tomorrow in Thailand is Fatherโs Day and in celebration of all that it means to be a father we asked Kyaw Hla Sein about the Ban Nai Soi Community Learning Center - Mae Hong Son,Thailand (BNSCLC) project he started way back in 2005.
"The meaning of the word โFatherโ to me is a person who provides both love and everything to his children that will allow them to grow up happy with a good quality of life without hoping to get something in return.
My happiness is seeing the smiles and happiness of the children at BNSCLC."
BNSCLC helps promising young people not only receive a good education but also community skills, while also providing them with basic accommodation, food, and a caring and supportive environment.
Kyaw Hla Sein has now officially retired and his daughter, Sayama Rose Bnsclc (Rosie) has been managing the project for some while now. We are grateful to continue our support Rosie and BNSCLC, in the fantastic work they do.
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We are lucky to have several flexible arrangements with businesses that donate based on profit or unit sales or turnover.
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Here's are just some of the ways businesses support us:
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Join us in commemorating the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples today!
We believe it is vital to support indigenous youth, nurturing their growth, and we do so through two remarkable educational initiatives.
Since 2017, we've been enhancing local education by funding the salaries of 19 dedicated teachers across four schools educating more than 260 indigenous children. Through this support, we've championed the Mother Tongue Based-MultiLingual Education programme (MTB-MLE).
Without this support a significant language divide arises, as most ethnic children converse solely in their local dialects, while classes are conducted in Thai. This gap places these children at a significant disadvantage. With MTB-MLE, we bridge this gap, offering a curriculum that encompasses both the children's native language and Thai. Through this, we're not just preparing them for future academic pursuits but also fostering respect for their ethnic identity and heritage.
Our dedication doesn't end there. The Ban Nai Soi Community Learning Centre (BNSCLC), a place of knowledge and empowerment, has been a long-term partner. This dynamic center is a haven for underprivileged indigenous youth, offering an array of courses from community development and leadership to hands-on vocational and teaching skills. Our goal is simple: to catalyse positive change within their communities.
These initiatives embody our commitment to amplify the potential of indigenous youth, empowering them to overcome the obstacles in their path. Join us as we champion their journey towards a brighter future!
For more details about these two projects: philanthropyconnections.org/project/multi-lingual-education-programme and
philanthropyconnections.org/project/ban-nai-soi-community-learning-centre
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