Boarding house for Shan youth

Boarding house for Shan youth

Project Details

Project:Boarding house for Shan youth
Location: Piang Luang,
Sponsorship Started:2012
Duration:May 2012 - ongoing
Budget: €16,280 ($17,570)
Total Beneficiaries:23
 Children, Coordinator, Caretaker

Summary

In 2002 Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp was established next to the town of Piang Luang on the Thai-Burma border in northern Thailand. It is a close-knit community of over 400 Shan refugees. The camp has several facilities, including a boarding house for displaced Shan children between the ages of four to eighteen. Some of these children have lost their parents or their parents cannot take care of them due to dire financial situations.

The boarding house employs two caretakers and a cook who provide a safe environment for the children, offer emotional support and encourage the children to attend school.

While the boarding house provides a much-needed service to the community, the camp does not have the funds to help support the running costs of the boarding house. Without the boarding house and its staff, displaced children will be left homeless and at risk for not completing their education. In the absence of caretakers, boarding house children will face a number of additional risks, especially in an environment known for its high levels of child exploitation and trafficking.

In 2012, after funding from another organisation ran out, Philanthropy Connections was able to find a generous sponsor who agreed to fund the operational costs of the boarding house. The project still continues to this day.

Background

Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp has become ‘home’ to some 400 refugees who escaped the internal armed conflict in Burma. Some of these refugees are children who are alone and do not have family or parents to turn to.

Without a safe and caring place in which to grow up the chances of these children developing into independent and healthy adults are very slim.

The boarding house offers up to 20 children an environment that is as close to normal family life as possible. They attend local Thai schools and learn English, Shan, Burmese and computer skills at the camp in the evenings. They also help with the laundry, look after the vegetable gardens and have chores around the dormitories.

Goals and Results

Since 2012 Philanthropy Connections has found sponsors to fund the running costs of the boarding house that has provided disadvantaged children with shelter, support and the opportunity to pursue their education

Sponsors

  • Sandra Vontobel-Niklaus and Yves Vontobel (May 2022 – April 2023): 16.600 CHF
  • Sandra Vontobel-Niklaus and Yves Vontobel (May 2021 – April 2022): 16.700 CHF
  • Sandra Vontobel-Niklaus and Yves Vontobel (May 2020 – April 2021): 15.000 CHF
  • Sandra Vontobel-Niklaus and Yves Vontobel (May 2019 – April 2020): 15.000 CHF
  • Sandra Vontobel-Niklaus and Yves Vontobel (May 2016 – April 2019): € 22.638
  • Helfen ohne Grenzen Schweiz – Switzerland (May 2012 – April 2016): € 21.264

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𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝘁𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿) - 𝗲𝘅-𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Longtime supporter Anny Benoist-Grenouillon joined us on a recent visit to meet the boarding house children at Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp. Anny, a retired teacher, has been raising funds from her network of ex-students in France for many years now and we've been channeling those to our projects which directly help our most underserved children and students. So it was wonderful for Anny to get to visit one of our projects after a 4-year absence!

#KJSRC #Etre&Devenir
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𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝘁𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿) - 𝗲𝘅-𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Longtime supporter Anny Benoist-Grenouillon joined us on a recent visit to meet the boarding house children at Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp. Anny, a retired teacher, has been raising funds from her network of ex-students in France for many years now and weve been channeling those to our projects which directly help our most underserved children and students. So it was wonderful for Anny to get to visit one of our projects after a 4-year absence!
#KJSRC #Etre&Devenir

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j'ai été submergée par leur gentillesse et leur envie d'avancer vers un avenir plus souriant. Alors j'espère que nous serons toujours là, mes anciens élèves, mes amis et moi, pour aider avec votre aide .Merci à vous . I was overwhelmed by their kindness and their desire to move forward towards a brighter future. So I hope that we will always be there, my former students, my friends and I, to help them with your help. Thank you

"𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗝𝗦𝗥𝗖: 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆"

Last year, Bike Tour Asia visited the Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp (KJSRC) and saw the need for better lighting around the camp. From the funds they raised, they generously donated 6 solar panel lamps. This year, thanks to Rolf-Stefan Scheible, an additional 16 lamps were donated to illuminate pathways, enhancing safety for all.

There are now 22 solar lamps lighting up the KJSRC. These lights serve as beacons of safety, not only reducing potential harm but also providing a sense of security for the elderly, students, and the entire community.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:
youtu.be/YSL2hcxJHck?feature=shared

#KJSRC #LightforEducation #RideforLife #Refugees #BigBikeTourAsia #SafetyFirst

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦!
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Last year, Bike Tour Asia visited the Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp (KJSRC) and saw the need for better lighting around the camp. From the funds they raised, they generously donated 6 solar panel lamps. This year, thanks to Rolf-Stefan Scheible, an additional 16 lamps were donated to illuminate pathways, enhancing safety for all.
There are now 22 solar lamps lighting up the KJSRC. These lights serve as beacons of safety, not only reducing potential harm but also providing a sense of security for the elderly, students, and the entire community.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:
https://youtu.be/YSL2hcxJHck?feature=shared
#KJSRC #LightforEducation #RideforLife #Refugees #BigBikeTourAsia #SafetyFirst
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦!Image attachmentImage attachment

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20 bright young minds (12 girls and 8 boys) are currently thriving at Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp (KJSRC), thanks to the devoted team of 3 staff members.

Yet, they are faced with some pressing challenges. The girls' dormitory urgently needs work to fix roof leaks and improve ventilation. The kitchen, with its impractical setup, needs a makeover, several doors need fixing, and the toilet and sewage systems require immediate attention.

So we spoke to our long-time supporter, Hans Elzas, and within 24 hours of hearing about their needs, he stepped up to provide financial support! Hans has been a strong supporter, even lending a hand with construction during his visit last year. 🙌

Thank you again Hans Elzas for your support!

#kjsrc #sponsor #BoardingHouse #refugeecamp

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦!
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𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
20 bright young minds (12 girls and 8 boys) are currently thriving at Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp (KJSRC), thanks to the devoted team of 3 staff members. 
Yet, they are faced with some pressing challenges. The girls dormitory urgently needs work to fix roof leaks and improve ventilation. The kitchen, with its impractical setup, needs a makeover, several doors need fixing, and the toilet and sewage systems require immediate attention.
So we spoke to our long-time supporter, Hans Elzas, and within 24 hours of hearing about their needs, he stepped up to provide financial support! Hans has been a strong supporter, even lending a hand with construction during his visit last year. 🙌 
Thank you again Hans Elzas for your support!
#KJSRC #sponsor #BoardingHouse #RefugeeCamp 
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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