A very special meeting this Wednesday
This coming Wednesday, we have a "don't miss" meeting. Becky Rosen, whom we sponsored on this year's outbound GSE team to Nepal will be here to tell us about her incredible adventure--and also a little bit about how her school kids are already helping fellow students in Nepal. Here's a little preview:
During my third week in Nepal, I visited a "school" in the Chitwan District near the Indian border. It took what seemed like hours driving down an extremely bumpy road to arrive at the BOP school. I did not see a school or any type of structure as I exited the vehicle and walked down a dirt road. However, I did hear the joyful sounds of children. As customary, the children formed two lines and presented us with flower boquets, cheers, and smiles in order to welcome us to their school. The school consisted of a 10 foot by 10 foot cement block room with two benches for us. There was no school furniture, no blackboard, no bathrooms, no running water, and nothing that resembled a school except for the children.
We quickly learned that this building was constructed with the help of the Rotary Club of Narayangarh Mid Town and local volunteers. Prior to its construction, local children did not have access to a government school because their families could not afford the tuition, books, or uniforms. They could barely afford warm clothes for the colder season. While at the BOP school I met two women who volunteer as teachers at the school. These two women had so much dedication and passion for the project they inspired me to seek help. The RC of Narayangarh Mid Town is trying to raise $4,000 to construct another room for the 44 students that attend the school. After that, they hope to build toilets and get running water at the site. I visited a number of schools during my stay in Nepal, but the BOP school made an incredible impact on me. I hope to support efforts to build this school by encouraging my students at Round Valley and local rotary clubs to donate to the cause. I already have a committment from the RVS student council to "adopt" the BOP school and continue to fundraise in the future. Hopefully with the help of rotarians, the children at the BOP school can have a brighter future.
We quickly learned that this building was constructed with the help of the Rotary Club of Narayangarh Mid Town and local volunteers. Prior to its construction, local children did not have access to a government school because their families could not afford the tuition, books, or uniforms. They could barely afford warm clothes for the colder season. While at the BOP school I met two women who volunteer as teachers at the school. These two women had so much dedication and passion for the project they inspired me to seek help. The RC of Narayangarh Mid Town is trying to raise $4,000 to construct another room for the 44 students that attend the school. After that, they hope to build toilets and get running water at the site. I visited a number of schools during my stay in Nepal, but the BOP school made an incredible impact on me. I hope to support efforts to build this school by encouraging my students at Round Valley and local rotary clubs to donate to the cause. I already have a committment from the RVS student council to "adopt" the BOP school and continue to fundraise in the future. Hopefully with the help of rotarians, the children at the BOP school can have a brighter future.