URGENT! Clean Water Needed! Children suffering from Skin Diseases Due to Poor Living Conditions
Fundraising campaign by
Kingsley Sok
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US$10,745raised of $150,000.00 goal goal
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Campaign Story
SUMMARY:
- Raising Funds to Build a Sustainable Water Supply for Disadvantaged Children
- Living in Poor and Cramped Conditions
- No Access to Clean water for Personal Hygiene
- Manifestation of Contagious Skin Diseases
- Diseases easily spread, creating a downward spiral for these Children
Skin Conditions of the Novices caused by Poor Hygiene due to lack of clean water
BACKGROUND:
We are trying to raise sufficient funds to build a sustainable water supply for Vat Pha-O Secondary and High school.
This school is located in Laos, Luang Prabang, and was specially built to offer financially disadvantaged Laotian children a holistic environment for a chance at receiving education and inculcating proper values in life.
The establishment houses up to 1,000 Child novices aged between 10 to 20, and up to 70 monks and nuns during peak seasons.
The school is currently lacking in clean water, a basic amenity required for the personal hygiene of the inhabitants.
This lack, coupled with the cramped living conditions of the premises, has resulted in widespread skin conditions, which are transmitted easily due to the contagiousness of these diseases.
The novices have a hard time focusing on their hopes of improving their lives through education amidst living in such stressful conditions.
We hope to be able to raise the required funds to build a functional water treatment distribution system to better the lives of these people.
Actual Conditions of the wash area filled with water from the polluted Mekong River
Diseases Easily Spread Through Cramped and Unsanitary Living Conditions
One of the small Sleeping areas shared by a few children usually huddled together for warmth
Another Communal Wash Area Filled with Unsanitary Rain and River Water for Bathing
Poor Conditions Overall
One of the Notices to Warn Children of the Diseases
Boxes of Medication used to Treat the Outbreak
Children Being Inspected and Treated for Any Skin Conditions
TARGET OUTCOME:
The Funds raised will go into the setting up of a pump system will be installed on a pontoon in the river Mekong.
Upon completion of the full system, the water will pumped through pipelines into clear water tanks, which is used for the sedimentation, the second tank is used for the water treatment, and a third tank will receive the clear water.
The connected pump house will contain a pump, which pumps the potable water into water tank reservoirs for the distribution of the water into the different areas for consumption, like the bathing areas, toilets, kitchen, school buildings etc.
The whole temple school will be supplied with potable water which will alleviate the suffering of the Novices.
We would sincerely appreciate your help in this project.
Proposed Plan to Build a Sustainable Water System
Proposed Water Treatment Facilities
Quotation for Materials for Water System
Quotation for Electrical Systems for the Water Pumps
Cost Breakdown:
- Water System Materials
(USD $111,430)
- Electrical Components
(USD $35,770)
- Project Site Completion Verification, Plus Gogetfunding.com Site Commissions
(USD $2,800)
Grand Total
= USD $150,000
Please help spread the campaign, and donate generously to this cause, THANK YOU!
Signed and Stamped Endorsement Document from the Abbot of Vat Pha-O School Supporting this Project
Our Laos counterpart Ven Gensou receiving the endorsement documents from thew Abbot of Vat Pha-O School: Sathu Nyai Onekeo Sittivong
Organizer
- Kingsley Sok
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- KHENG CHONG PNG
- Donated on Nov 26, 2019
- Guest
- Donated on Nov 11, 2019
- David FOL LONG Lye
- Donated on Nov 09, 2019
Progress Updates 6
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 10:22 amDear All, We are pleased to share the next progress updates. The sedimentation tank and filters have been fitted including hypochlorite dosing system. Galvanized handrail and stairs have also been installed to facilitate easy and safe access. Intake:Construction of Pontoon (Completed)Construction of Steps to Pontoon (Completed)Installation of Pump including Accessories. . . . .
Progress Updates 5
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 02:23 amDear All, We are pleased to share the next progress updates. We have achieved good progress and most of the piping works have been completed including the installation of transfer pumps while sedimentation tank and filter are being fitted. An ordination ceremony also took place recently in July where around. . . . .
Progress Updates 4
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 03:04 amDear All, We are pleased to share the next progress updates. The project is progressing smoothly and the concrete casting for the water treatment facility and clear water tank was been completed. Intake:Construction of Pontoon (Completed)Installation of Pump including Accessories (Completed)Suction Pipes (Completed)Outlet Pipes (Completed)Supply of Pipes and Fittings, Pipe. . . . .
Progress Updates 3
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 03:21 amDear All, We are pleased to share the next progress. The testing for the water pump system has been completed and construction of the water treatment facility is on-going. Thank you once again for your generous donation. Please continue to share this fundraising with your family and friends who are
Progress Updates 2
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 07:00 amDear All, We are pleased to share the next progress updates and shall be releasing a 20% progress payment of USD29,437.94. Intake: Construction of Pontoon (Completed) Installation of Pump including Accessories (Completed) Suction Pipes (Completed) Outlet Pipes (Completed) Supply of Pipes and Fittings, Pipe laying works and installation & construction:. . . . .
Project Kicked Off and Progress Updates.
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 01:44 amDear All, We cannot thank you enough for your kind support and generous contribution thus far. We are pleased to announce that the water project has been kicked off and is well underway. Let's not have the novices, monks and poor children have to wait and suffer any longer for. . . . .
Signed and Stamped Endorsement Documents for Donation Drive
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 10:38 amDear Donors,For added confidence and accountability, we have obtained a signed and stamped endorsement letter from the Abbot of the Vat Pha-O School to verify the legitimacy of this donation Drive :)If you have friends or family who are interested to support this cause, but require additional supporting documents to
A BIG Thank You to our Donors for their Generous Donations so Far!
Update posted by Kingsley Sok at 05:49 amA special Thank You to our Donors who donated USD $700 upwards!We would also like to thank all our donors for contributions of any amount thus far; Every little bit counts, let’s keep the Spirit of Giving going on! Our Generous Donors:USD $40,000 - Kingsland Group (Sok Family)- USD $30,000. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- KHENG CHONG PNG
- Donated on Nov 26, 2019
- Guest
- Donated on Nov 11, 2019
- David FOL LONG Lye
- Donated on Nov 09, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Nov 05, 2019
God Bless🙏
- Sophie Seow
- Donated on May 30, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 05, 2019
- FL
- Donated on Mar 25, 2019
well done 加油↖(^ω^)↗
- N Lim
- Donated on Mar 16, 2019
- Stella
- Donated on Mar 06, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 05, 2019