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with a teacher visiting a classroom of children in Singapore. She wanted to share with the students her story... her true story. It was about a little girl living in Laos during a time of war and unrest. The family wanted their children to be free, so they risked their lives by hiring a boat and in the middle of the night, they fled.
The Mekong River is mighty, powerful, and life giving... and that evening they were granted a passage to freedom. When the sun rose the next morning, that little girl was in Thailand. And so began a new day and a new beginning.AFTER ONE OF THE STUDENTS IN THE CLASS HEARD THIS STORY, HE SHARED IT...with his family that evening. So powerful was the story, he couldn't stop thinking about it. Before going to bed, he drew a picture of the boat, and the river, the side they left, and the side of freedom. TEN MONTHS LATER...that same boy was spending a year being homeschooled. When he was granted the choice to visit any country in Asia for a homeschool field trip, he decided on Laos, and to spend time on the Mekong river. He was inspired to learn more after hearing the teacher's story.
When in Laos, what most shocked him was that most children in Laos don't even own one book. It was on this journey, gaining this knowledge, that The Rainbow Lotus Project was born. He and his mother came back to Singapore. The son returned to school the following year, and the mother continued the project.It all began with a story
Followed by a drawing,
The desire to understand
And a yearning to give... |
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| The rainbow in our project symbolizes the colour, beauty and delight that giving brings into our lives. The lotus is about new beginnings, as the flower opens each day with the rising sun.Our team of dedicated volunteers is working hard to raise money that is going towards purchasing books and supplies for Laos children. Through education, we are able to open each day into all the delights that learning brings. |
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OUR MISSION STATEMENTThe Rainbow Lotus Project is a Singapore based volunteer organization that strives to improve and enhance the educational experience of children in Laos. To this end, we aim to raise money through fundraising and sponsorship to finance the purchase of books and school supplies.
In Laos, many children do not even own one book. We are currently working with Big Brother Mouse. Please see their website to learn about the amazing books they are publishing and delivering to children throughout the country.
We are also looking for corporate sponsors who can help make it possible for us to deliver supplies to schools. Most classrooms don't even have enough paper and pencils for children. Computers in a class are unheard of, as are paints, crayons, even soccer balls in the school grounds are a rarity.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?1. By sending your child to camp magic, you are automatically giving $10 to our project.
2. Donating any money amount and/or time (coming to our meetings, helping to spread the word).
3. Buying our products- ribbon poi and gypsy wish flags.
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WHAT GIVES US PEACE?Some say a sunny day on the beach can bring us peace
While others would say it's an ice cream cone with their favourite flavours...
And some would say the greatest peace comes when we truly understand what it means to give...
To ourselves, to our families, our friends,
And to our world community.
One day at a time,
one kind act followed by another,
this is the Art of Giving. |
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