Project #10: Khonevat Primary School

For Project Number 10 we are heading to Xaisomboun province: Khonvat village is located within the Longxan district and is approximately 250 km northwest of Vientiane. Ban Khonvat has a population of 2,939 with 517 households made up of 75% ethnic Hmong, 10% Mien and 15% other ethnic groups including lower land Lao.

Khonvat primary school currently has 381 students from Grade 1 to 5 mostly of the Hmong and Mien ethnic minorities. There are two school buildings one of which is in such bad repair that it cannot be used. That means 201 students are forced to attend schools in neighbouring villages.

Working with the local community SKL will build a new school which will include 7 classrooms, furniture, clean water supply, electricity and sanitary washrooms for all 381 students. Villagers will contribute in the construction and as is our usual practice. Furthermore, villagers and local authorities will also participate in preventive maintenance of the school buildings after construction.

Total cost is estimated at $85,000 of which we have raised $14, 250 towards this project. With your help we can give students the future they deserve! Stay tuned for further details and photos.