Maison Dalabua
Project
Maison Dalabua supports schools in 2 villages. One school is located in Khok Kham village, in the North of Luang Prabang and 2 Hours by boat. The other school is located in Phonesai village, in the South of Luang Prabang and 30 minutes by boat. Together, these two schools serve 80 children from ages 4 through 12 years old.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Notebooks
Reference Materials:
(English) Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books and Math
Art Supplies:
Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Puzzles and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Jump Ropes, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, and Sanitary Napkins
Kitchen:
Bowls, Plastic Serving Bowls, Plastic Serving Cups, Plastic Serving Plates, Pots, and Serving Spoons
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Deodorant, Hair Brushes, Hair Pins and Elastic Hair Bands, Hand Cream, Multivitamin Tablets, Sanitary Napkins, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
