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THE MAEKOK RIVER VILLAGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE BAN THATON, CHIANGMAI PROVINCE, THAILAND www.mrvproject.com

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An overview of the community projects at the MRVR

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THE MAEKOK RIVER VILLAGE

OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE

BAN THATON,CHIANGMAI PROVINCE,

THAILANDwww.mrvproject.com

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WHERE ARE WE?

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Community Projects…the

beginnings

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And then the natural extension……… …working with

local schools

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Priorities: Health and Hygiene

Toilets Water supply

Canteens and

kitchens

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Refurbish…. ……..or build new

Toilets

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Pates Grammar School,

U.K.

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Water supply

....and

wells

Tanks……

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General educational facilities

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Libraries…big

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…….or small

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In this school, but over the years, students from West Island School from Hong Kong have

not only built this nursery…

but new toilets, a medical room, a library and a new set of classrooms. This year they are

extending and refurbishing the canteen, raising a total of over US$35 000 since 2004

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Dormitories

Critical to reduce absenteeism

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Since 2004, international schools have contributed about US$275 000

and undertaken almost 100 projects…but there is a far wider

‘knock-on’ effect

ALL MATERI ALS

ARE PURCHASED

FROM LOCAL SHOPS

THE MRVR BUYS

90% OF SUPPLI ES

FROM LOCAL SHOPS

LOCAL TRANSPORT

I S USED TO TAKE

STUDENTS TO THE

PROJ ECTS

LOCAL LABOURERS

EMPLOYED

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A few other ongoing projects include

sponsorship for local students

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and providing funding to maintain music and dance in local schools, assisted by the

UK based charity, Musequality

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And teaching English

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The Summer Gap Programme

The aim is for you to make a difference to:-

• Schools and students in the north of Thailand

• And to your university application!!!!!

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Outline Programme• Three day ‘crash course’ in teaching English, plus

activities at the outdoor centre• A total of 14 days teaching or construction / refurbishment

work, with plenty of options for sports and other activities• A guided weekend visit to Chiang Mai• A weekend hiking and biking in Fha Hom Pok National

Park• A final expedition down the Maekok River…a journey to

include camping, kayaking, long-tailed boats, an elephant ride and a visit to the Golden Triangle before a final night in Chiang Rai

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