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International Service Director
Rtr. Benjamin Tan
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Project Hope, Spirit & Renewal
~ In Aids of Thailand Tsunami Relief
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The fishing village of Kho Koh Kao on the remote island of Koh Kao, Thailand was completely obliterated by the Waves
of the Tsunami on 26 December 2004. The quiet village comprised 16 families, all involved in the ocean industry. Their homes,
fishing boats, vehicles and loved ones were "taken by the angry sea".
Those who survived climbed to the top of palm trees until the devastation become calm. Unlike other camps, this out of
the way village has received no help from the government other than temporary shelter and $US 60 per family since the 5th
day after the Tsunami. They do not have permanent food and water supplies and are reliant on friends and families that come
irregularly.
Thus, the survived women's and their children in the camp make souvenirs for sale for living. It's a unique product that
made especially for the tsunami craft shop in order to create a minimum income for the women's in the camp.
To achieve this objective, the Rotaract Club of Johor Bahru take part in helping the villagers to earn a living by selling
their souvenir. This effort was initiated through the Rotary Youth Community Rebuilding Programme on June 2005
where the Club visited the seriously effected site at Kao Lak, Thailand. The souvenir can be purchased at the
price below:
<1 item = RM8>, <2 items = RM15>, <3 items = RM20>
PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP THEMSELVES
To purchase the Tsunami souvenir , please contact:
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