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100% of your donation goes directly towards building a school in Phik Nyai, Laos.

It devastates me that over 75 million children in our world live without a pre-school education . And 250 million primary school aged children leave school early to work and support their families.

Did You Know?

A child is 40% more likely to live past the age of five if its mother has had a basic education

At least 700,000 new cases of HIV could be prevented each year in all the children in the world had a classroom to study in

A single year of primary school increases the wages people earn later in life by 5-15% for boys, and even more for girls

This mission to raise $20,000 to build a school in Laos is about empowering children abroad , using education and the power of knowledge to support them in leading happy, healthy lives.

But, it’s also about you. It’s about your full potential to create positive change in this world. You may think that what you have to contribute is small, but it isn’t. With the same amount of money you spend on a nice meal, pair of shoes, or a night out, you can literally change someone’s life.

Make the difference- be the change you wish to see in this world!

Much Love,

Melissa Kong

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Julia AriasJulia Arias 06/09/2011 at 01:33 PM ET
    Best of luck on this amazing project. God bless your heart! Jim Hammond thanks for reaching out! love you! 4!
  2. Mitchell C BassettMitchell C Bassett 05/31/2011 at 07:06 PM ET
    I am inspired by your effort. I hope this is the beginning of man schools! Good luck and thanks Jim Hammond for letting me know.
  3. Marcie GrambeauMarcie Grambeau 05/28/2011 at 02:37 PM ET
    Thank you for your energy and your persistence. you are an inspiration to us all!
  4. Lori CumminsLori Cummins 05/27/2011 at 10:20 AM ET
    Very encouragning effort. Good Luck to you!!! Friend of Jim's
  5. James D. Hammond Jr.James D. Hammond Jr. 05/25/2011 at 03:30 PM ET
    Keep doing your thing , Melissa! See you soon?
  6. William TogneriWilliam Togneri 04/25/2011 at 08:18 PM ET
    Good luck.
  7. Meredith ShorbMeredith Shorb 04/16/2011 at 07:50 PM ET
    Good luck dear! XO
  8. Kelsey BrownKelsey Brown 04/15/2011 at 11:32 AM ET
    So awesome! Good luck!
  9. Benjamin H StahlBenjamin H Stahl 04/15/2011 at 08:24 AM ET
    Awesome work! Keep it up!!
  10. Mikhail E. BellMikhail E. Bell 03/20/2011 at 04:52 PM ET
    Melissa, thank you for notifying be about this excellent project! I am humbled to be a part of it.
  11. Annie FloresAnnie Flores 03/18/2011 at 12:23 PM ET
    This is a great cause! Keep up the great work Melissa!
  12. Kingsman YenKingsman Yen 02/23/2011 at 01:43 AM ET
    Good going!!!
  13. Amy ElliottAmy Elliott 04/28/2010 at 11:05 AM ET
    Best of luck!!
  14. Clare BrowneClare Browne 04/22/2010 at 10:11 AM ET
    Pencils of Promise is a great project created by Melissa - a Hamilton grad making a difference!! Please give what you can :)

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