23 December 2023
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Coming Back to
Dieu Luong-Phu Tho #1
Recently, on the 23rd of December 2023, when people across the globe were soaking in the festive season, Chalk Road Team set out to make a trip returning to Dieu Luong Province, lighting up their Christmas and sticking by our promise: Reunion.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
We had such a wonderful experience when Chalk Road Team and the entire school of Dieu Luong once again went hand in hand with each other! The games and workshops we set up brought so much glee to the children there, and the coziness by the bonfire was a treasure we all would cherish.
What we've achieved
📌 Organized brand-new workshops and activities such as Musical conduction, Leaf rubbing, Canvas painting with a mixture of previous ones such as tug of war or dream weaving.
📌 Spread the Christmas spirit and positivity through our small yet gratifying gifts.
📌 Concluded the year with a heartfelt return trip to our little soulmates in Dieu Luong, wishing them good fortune in their learning career.
Chalk Road Wrapped:
How Far We’ve Come in 9 Months
We set off to Dieu Luong School in Phu Tho in August, where we got to warm up with the students there and set up some foundational facilities. On that trip we were able to install the AC and set up books, bean bags and shelves for the Reading Room. More than that donated hats and musical instruments ranging from violins, flutes to organ and a piano, hoping to foster the student’s love and appreciation for music.
The following trip in December was marked with an artistic brush stroke, where students were able to engage in hands-on activities with the members outside. Not only did the kids pay close attention in the art exercises, they also actively participated in the outdoor games and quizzes provided. We managed to raise funds and install security cameras for school and awarded gifts for best students of the school, celebrating their success. In the end, everyone felt the warmth of the sun and the chalk road members, making it the perfect day to celebrate Christmas
Consistent Efforts
Aside from the trips we take, there are also weekly English classes for 4-5 months in collaboration with the Borderless Project. The arrival of 02 computers (80% like new) arranged by Chalk Road volunteers right after the Aug trip was timely to support the online learning of English for students Grade 8-9.
The special highlight was Chalk Road managed to secure VND225,000,000 (equivalent of USD9,000) worth of funding from Nord Anglia Social Impact Grant by mid December 2023, which will support Chalk Road activities over the next two years 2024-2025!
Future Plans
Beyond just Phu Tho, we are planning to expand our operations to Thanh Hoa, reaching 1,400 students. Our plan is to create a reading room and donate bookshelves as well as other classroom facilities to further accommodate students there. We hope to spread our mission and are able to inspire more youth to pursue education.
We’re so proud of what Chalk Road has accomplished and excited for what’s to come! Thank you to everyone who has supported and trusted us to pursue our mission and spread meaningful changes in our community
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Coming Back to Dieu Luong - Phu Tho #1 | 2023
Coming Back to Dieu Luong - Phu Tho #1 | 2023
Dieu Luong 2023 | Canvas Painting
Dieu Luong 2023 | Musical Conduction
Coming Back to Dieu Luong-Phu Tho 2023
