Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools (1,000 students)

by Human Development Foundation (Mercy Centre)
Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools (1,000 students)

Summary

Imagine a safe haven crumbling. For 1,500 vulnerable children in Bangkok's slums, this is reality at Mercy Centre's 17 aging kindergartens. Decades of harsh weather and deferred maintenance mean leaking roofs, hazardous wiring, and unsanitary conditions threaten their only chance at a brighter future. We urgently need THB 500,000 - 1,000,000 per school for vital renovations, upgrading everything from roofs to kitchens. Your gift directly creates safe and healthy learning environments.

$60,000
total goal
$59,890
remaining
4
donors
0
monthly donors
10
months

Challenge

The aging infrastructure of our 17 kindergartens poses significant challenges. Deferred maintenance, due to fluctuating donation income, has exacerbated the deterioration. Leaking roofs, eroded sidewalks threatening building foundations, dated and hazardous electrical wiring causing power outages and fire risks, inadequate water storage and delivery systems, and unsanitary kitchen facilities all compromise the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Solution

Repair and replace leaking roofs to prevent water damage. Restore eroded sidewalks and reinforce building foundations. Upgrade outdated and dangerous electrical wiring to prevent power outages and fire hazards. Improve water storage and delivery systems for clean drinking water. Renovate kitchen facilities to ensure sanitary and healthy food preparation. Repair and upgrade bathroom facilities. Overall school building repair and maintenance.

Long-Term Impact

Investing in renovation of kindergartens is an investment in the future of 1,000 vulnerable children. By providing safe and healthy learning environments, we are empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures. These schools serve as crucial stepping stones, guiding children towards a life of learning and opportunity. Your contribution today will ensure that these children have the safe, nurturing, and conducive environments they need to reach their full potential.

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Organization Information

Human Development Foundation (Mercy Centre)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand
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Project Leader:
John Padorr
Bangkok , Thailand

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