Unique in Canada - Organic Coffee and Tea from Laos

We are proud to announce that organic coffee and black tea shipped directly from the Paksong's Bolaven plateau Laos will be served exclusively at  the TASTE OF LAOS Banquet on May 24.

 We would like to thank the Boulylam Plantation of Laos for supplying the organic coffee and black tea for the occasion.

 Thanks also to Darryl Reid of Green Bean Coffee Imports (www.greenbeancoffeeimports.com) of Manitoba who graciously offered to roast the coffee beans and supply coffee brewing machine for the evening.

SKL Inc. is deeply grateful to Mr. Phouvong Phamisith, owner of Phouvong Jewelry of Vientiane, Laos, for his generous contribution of 48,000,000 Lao kip ($6,000 USD) which enables SKL to balance the budget for completing the ongoing construction of Vienghham Lower Secondary School. On Monday April 20th, 2015, SKL Inc. representative in Laos, Mr. Viengphoukhanh Soutannouvong officially accepted this significant donation. Also in attendance at the presentation ceremony were the principal and teachers of Viengkham Lower Secondary School, District Ministry of Education representatives, and the leaders of the six villages that will be served by the new school building. Pictured in the photographs are Mr. Phamisith (white shirt), Mr. Soutannouvong (blue shirt) and other participating dignitaries. As the first major Lao corporate donor, Mr. Phamisith further strengthens SKL’s global and multi-cultural coalition of dedicated supporters.

SKL presents the 2015 annual fundraising Banquet, the "Taste of Laos".

Cocktails: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $50 each

• Cooking Demonstration
• Handicraft Sale
• Silent Auction

Please note: tickets are available by reservation only. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Sales end June 7.

Proceeds go to the next school project (#6).

We hope you can join us!

Construction of the new school is now underway!

School for Kids in Laos Inc. is pleased to welcome our new sponsor/collaborator, PHOUVONG JEWELRY in our efforts to help children in rural regions of Laos. Mr. Phouvong Phamisith and Mrs. Chanthone Komsou are philanthropists and owners of this fine jewelry-making retailer in Laos.

SKL Inc. is proud to announce the official opening of the new school building at Viengkham Lower Secondary School. The village of Viengkham is located 2 1/2 hours drive north of the capital, Vientiane. The school accommodates 235 students, many of whom were housed in a dilapidated structure. They are thrilled to move into their brand new SKL building. SKL's contribution to the campus also includes sanitary washrooms and a deep well water supply.

Photos of the new school are coming soon!

SKL inc. would like to express its sincere appreciation for the support of its anonymous donors by means of the AT&T Employee Payroll Deduction.

Thank you!

getlostinasia.com

SKL was featured in a french Get Lost in Asia podcast and article, the travel blog getlostinasia.com. Hosted by Bobby Dennie, episode 18 of his podcast encourages listeners to travel in asia and introduces the philanthropic work of SKL.

Read more and listen to this episode.

Subscribe to his radio show on iTunes and Tunein.

Watch the cooking demonstration shown at this year's 2014 Fundraising Banquet, Taste of Laos.

As of September 10, 12 noon my artwork will be on display for sale at cre8ery gallery and studio located at 125 Adelaide St, 2nd fl., until Saturday October 14, 3pm. cre8ery is free and open to the public Tues and Thurs, 12-8pm; Wed, Fri, Sat, 12-5pm.

In addition to their regular viewing hours, there are receptions scheduled on September 19, 7-10pm and October 3, 7-10 pm to celebrate the artworks in the gallery.

If you are interested in purchasing any of my works please speak to Jordan Miller, Director of cre8ery and she will be happy to assist you. The gallery accepts cash, cheque, visa, mastercard and American Express. Check out the upcoming exhibitions in the main gallery on their website at www.cre8ery.com

Thank you!

Nathaniel Regalado, Dan Hawksworth, Bhavni Bhakoo, Irene Rowland & Thep Thavounsouk (SKL: School for Kids in Laos)