Creating a local library on the farm

In January we were joined by Vientiane International School. They spent a day understanding the work we do here on the farm. They took part in english classes, our nutrition programme and did a mornings work with our buffalo. 

Our farm runs an education program where upwards of 50 students receive free English classes everyday. We recently decided to expand the program and create a library so students can come and practice independent study after school. We bought books, provide educational resources and give them access to some brand new tablets very kindly donated to our farm! 

We made the plan that we wanted to create this new space for the students but during our busiest season of the year it was difficult to find the time. Luckily, these fantastic students were highly motivated. With more hands on deck we were able to build a brilliant space for study in just one afternoon. They painted the walls, cleaned the space, categorised resources and got creative drawing a beautiful mural, which is the perfect way to welcome the students to english class. 

The next morning, when the students came to study, the sense of excitement and pride they had in their new library was palpable. It’s also important to say a big thank you to the Talwar family who kindly donated some of the initial costs to help get the library up and running.