Summary
The impact of the "Supporting Stationery to Three Schools in Remote Areas" project has already been noticed. The donated stationery has not only filled a tangible gap in essential learning materials but has also generated a sense of enthusiasm and motivation among the students. The teachers reported improved engagement in class activities, enhanced creativity through the use of coloured pencils and drawing books, and a noticeable increase in students' confidence in their studies. Moreover, the project has contributed to fostering a positive learning environment in these remote schools. Students now have the tools they need to actively participate in classroom discussions, complete assignments, and express their ideas creatively.
Background
The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) extended a sponsorship opportunity to provide stationery support to three schools in remote areas: Ban Mae Mu School, Ban Pang Huay Tad School, and Ban Wiang Wai School (Chiang Mai, Thailand). These schools are in areas that are extremely challenging to reach, primarily serving students from ethnic minority backgrounds, spanning from kindergarten to primary grade 6.
The schools encounter various challenges due to their remote locations, including limited access to essential stationery items not provided by the government. The objective is to bridge this gap and ensure that students have the necessary tools to effectively engage in their studies.
The stationery package included pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, blue pens, correction fluid, rulers, coloured pencils, drawing books, and writing notebooks. These supplies are crucial for students' educational development, enabling active participation in their studies and fostering creative skills. This support will have a lasting impact on the education and well-being of these students, and by supporting this project, you have contributed to breaking down barriers to education and empowering these young minds to reach their full potential.
Goals and Results
The gratitude expressed by the schools in their letters stands as a testament to the impact of the project. While it is still early to gauge the full extent of the project's impact, initial feedback indicates a promising start. The letters also provide detailed accounts of how the children have already begun to benefit from the provided materials. Messages from school directors extracted from the received letters are available below.
"The teachers and students of Ban Pang Huay Tad School are deeply moved by your kindness and generosity in providing these learning materials. Therefore, we sincerely thank you and your organisation for your significant contribution on this occasion"
Miss Patchareeya Kanoi
Director of Ban Pang Huay Tad School
"Teachers and students of Ban Mae Mu School sincerely thank you and your organisation for your significant contribution on this occasion. The equipment received will be put to the best possible use in their continued learning and education."
Acting Sub Lt.Thanarat Kawai
Director of Ban Mae Mu School
"We express our sincere gratitude for your kindness in providing these learning materials, which will undoubtedly contribute to the education of the students. Ban Wiang Wai School sincerely thanks you for your generosity and support"
Mrs. Waraluck Udomsub
Director of Ban Wiang Wai School
Sponsors
The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) | 2023 | 68.000 THB
