Charity Cambodia

The project:

The Goodwill Center wants to continue their development and give the pupils the opportunity to take part in a computer class that should be given in the evening every weekday. To be able to hold this class a number of different things are needed such as new computers, new desks, funds for salaries and funds to cover the internet connection.

Funds for 1 computer has already been raised by Roland Peterson from Varberg in Sweden, who has been visiting Sihanoukville lately. 2 computers have also been donated via Belgium meaning there currently exists 3 computers for the class.

Why funds for computers instead of necessities such as food or clothes?

There is a classic description saying that instead of giving a fish for people in need we should give them fishing equipment. Giving a fish only solves the problem in a short run while the fishing equipment gives people an opportunity to solve their problems in a long run.

I am thinking in a similar way when I want to support this project of a computer class at the Goodwill Center. By giving the children an opportunity to learn how to use computers we will enhance their chances to find a better job in their future. Children in Cambodia do not have computers in their homes and their only chance to learn using computers is in a free class like that one the Goodwill Center intend to hold. More and more companies also in Cambodia are using computers in their organizations and without any basic knowledge it can be hard to challenge for these jobs.

My part of this project is to raise funds for the following:

5 computers (Each computer costs approx. USD 355)

6 computer desks (One desk costs approx. USD 35)

One year salary for class teacher ( 12 months á USD 50)

The first years internet connection (12 months á USD 25)

This adds up to a sum of USD 2885 equals to approx. SEK 20 000 (2011/11/17). To have a security margin (for example installments costs etc) I aim to raise a minimum of SEK 22 000. In case some funds remain after the above costs or the fund raising exceed this sum I will donate them to other operational costs, for example medical costs, at the Goodwill Center.

I hope you find this interesting and are willing to contribute to this project by making a donation on the following bank account:

Account holder: Fredrik Bronning

Bank: SEB

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Any donation, small or big, will help these children to be better prepared to affect their own future and lifes in a positive direction.

For practical reasons the fund raising will end December 20^th.

You will be able to follow the proceeding of this project here on the blog until it is carried out and a computer class is held at the Goodwill Center.

If you want to know more about the center, please have a look at the history of this blog or, for a shorter summary, look on the attached movie below.

Thank you for your interest.

Since Sunday I have my parents on visit in Cambodia, currently in Sihanoukville. Next week we will move on towards Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. So far, we have been looking around this area and eating good.

We have also visited The Goodwill Center, where me and my father played Chinese chess with four children. Of course my father, who has more years of experience than all the other participants together was able to win. For myself, I was able to avoid last place and five laps around the building. While we were playing my mother received several paintings from children which they happily wanted to show in front of the camera.

I will start the fund raising the upcoming days and present the project here so keep your eyes open!