Along with the letter will be enclosed a fact sheet on the history of Cambodia to raise awareness of the possible donators. By establishing a pen pal program with students of Cambodia, students of the United States will become aware of the differences between the two education systems and the differences of life in general. Also by creating a pen pal program the interaction of whether or not the books arrived will allow the class to get feedback and observe the impact the books had on the students. Through this proposal awareness will be increased due to the direct interaction between the pen pals and by dispersing facts on Cambodia and their need for text books. By helping educate the third world countries the they can begin to solve their own problems and not rely on domineering first world countries that dump food aid solely for their benefit.
Education produces solutions and solutions lead to survival.
Education is the first step to rebuilding third world countries and that is what this proposal intends to do. We intend to collect and ship donated books from University faculty and students, and local high schools, to Cambodia for the use by Cambodian students. A Pen Pal program will allow the class to gain insight and awareness on the lives of these students and of their everyday needs. The short term goals will be evident in our class' interaction to the letters received, what their lives are like and how much these books mean to them. Long term goals will be increased education of these Cambodian students and their input to better their society.