An overview of the community projects at the MRVR

1. THE MAEKOK RIVER
VILLAGE
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
CENTRE
BAN THATON,
CHIANGMAI PROVINCE,
THAILAND
www.mrvproject.com

2. WHERE ARE WE?

3. Cultural diversity

4. Community
Projects…the
beginnings

5. And then the natural extension………
…working with local schools

6. Priorities: Health and Hygiene
Toilets Water
supply
Canteens
and
kitchens

7. Refurbish…. ……..or build new
Toilets

8. Pates
Grammar
School,
U.K.

11. Water supply
....and
wells
Tanks……

12. General educational facilities

13. Libraries
…big

14. …….or small

16. In this school, but over the years, students from
West Island School from Hong Kong have not only
built this nursery…
but new toilets, a medical room, a library and a
new set of classrooms. This year they are
extending and refurbishing the canteen, raising a
total of over US$35 000 since 2004

17. Dormitories
Critical to reduce
absenteeism

18. Since 2004, international schools have
contributed about US$275 000 and
undertaken almost 100 projects…but
there is a far wider ‘knock-on’ effect
ALL MATERIALS
ARE PURCHASED
FROM LOCAL SHOPS
THE MRVR BUYS
90% OF SUPPLIES
FROM LOCAL SHOPS
LOCAL TRANSPORT
IS USED TO TAKE
STUDENTS TO THE
PROJECTS
LOCAL LABOURERS
EMPLOYED

19. A few other
ongoing
projects
include
sponsorship for
local students

20. and providing funding to
maintain music and dance in
local schools, assisted by the
UK based charity, Musequality

21. And teaching English

22. The Summer Gap Programme
The aim is for you to
make a difference to:-
• Schools and students in
the north of Thailand
• And to your university
application!!!!!

23. Outline Programme
• Three day ‘crash course’ in teaching English, plus
activities at the outdoor centre
• A total of 14 days teaching or construction / refurbishment
work, with plenty of options for sports and other activities
• A guided weekend visit to Chiang Mai
• A weekend hiking and biking in Fha Hom Pok National
Park
• A final expedition down the Maekok River…a journey to
include camping, kayaking, long-tailed boats, an elephant
ride and a visit to the Golden Triangle before a final night
in Chiang Rai