They have volunteered in Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand/Myanmar border, India and Vietnam. K.I.D.S. projects have included:
building schools and small clinics for isolated areas
building clean drinking water systems for rural schools and communities
providing medical, educational and household supplies for children and families living in poverty
building, operating and providing teachers for a small village school in Stung Treng, Cambodia
supporting Stung Treng Women’s Development Centre, a women’s weaving center, by improving water supplies and infrastructure as well as providing kindergarten teachers for the Centre’s on site kindergarten
providing solar lighting systems for schools and household solar lights for families in rural areas
operating a Girl’s Home in Siem Reap, Cambodia that ensures that thirteen girls, who were previously orphaned or living on the street, are provided with a good education, health care, and a loving environment
Next week: Man & Vemund on their exchange experiences.
Jack died last Saturday at age 91. He was a charter member and past president (1974-75) of our club. We offer our condolences to his family. A memorial service will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 1:30 PM on Tuesday May16th.
