Building a Library for Displaced Children

TakLibrary for Displaced Children in Thailand

$900

Raised of $3,000 USD

Fundraising ended on Aug 20, 2014
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About This Project

Building a Library for Displaced Children in Thailand


Many children in towns near the Burmese border are displaced because of war and ethnic cleansing by the Burmese government. They live in poor villages with no access to books, videos, computers, or other knowledge about the world outside. They have been
denied their human rights their entire lives, and they do not have the chance to resettle in a third country. I want to make their lives in Thailand worth something great. I believe that education is the key to their bright future. The library will help them
feel hopeful about their lives and gain a more global vision. 


We really need your help with building materials, books, computers, and educational posters. 


To build up a library is to create a life. It is never just a random collection of books. -Carlos Maria Dominguez


Recent accomplishments


Since I was resettled to the United States, I have been studying very hard and I graduated from community college with honors and a scholarship. I founded a regional student group called "American and Refugee Students for Closer Connection." We have been
helping newly arrived refugee youth with their transition to the U.S. Now it is time to show my concern for the people who not fortunate enough to get refugee status and be resettled. I want to help them move forward with their lives. 


What needs to be done:


$20 can buy books and videos.


$40 can buy a bookcase.


$100 can buy lumber for the floor. 


$200 can buy equipment and Internet access for one year.


$500 can buy a computer or a projector. 


$1000 can buy the materials and supplies to maintain the library information system for the first year.


 


Please help me share the children's dream of a new library where they can learn to read and start their path to a brighter future.

Use Of Funds

$3,000 Tipping Point Goal

Tipping Point goal


The tipping point goal will help complete the structure of the library, the bookcases, decorations, and some books. At this level, the children will be so happy because they will be able to have access to several hundred children's books and other materials.
I have already collected donations of 12 boxes of materials and about half of the shipping costs ($600). I have one computer for the library as well. At the tipping point, we will have a simple, small library that will give the children hope and knowledge
of a wider world. This will be wonderful for their imaginations and their future. 


The local people will do the building and maintaining of the library bulidling. A volunteer will take care of the cataloging and care for the books. 


Ultimate goal


If we are lucky enough to reach our ultimate goal, we will be able to expand the function of the library to include Internet access (through satellite $300) and will pay for the monthly charges for the first two years (about $50/month). It will allow our
library to become more like a modern information center where the children can have supervised access to online materials from the entire world. We would also be able to purchase more books for a wider age and skill range of readers. We could buy periodicals
and pay for simple furniture. We also want to purchase a basic sound system ($500) so the library could be used for educational programs and children's performances. 

$7,000 Stretch Goal


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Rewards

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$5.00

Honorary Mention: Your name will go on the library website and in the library.

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$25.00

Pen Pal Bonus: You will get a personalized postcard from the library featuring art by the children and an update of our progress.

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$100.00

Gold medal: Your contribution will directly go towards building benches and bookshelves in the library with your name on them. Includes Honorary Mention and Pen Pal Bonus.

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$200.00

Picture Perfect reward: You will receive an 8 x 10 photograph of the library once it is completed. Includes Honorary Mention and Pen Pal Bonus.

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$1,000.00

Making a Big Difference Award: Along with all of the other awards, you will get a plaque with your name on it in the library and one to keep for yourself! The kids will think you are awesome!

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$7,000.00

Good Library Karma Award: Your contribution will go towards bringing the library into the digital age. You will receive all of the awards mentioned, as well as a personalized tour of the library in Thailand anytime you'd like! If you can get yourself to Bangkok, we'll take care of the rest!

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