By Cae Flood | International Volunteer-DEPDC/GMS
The Community Learning Centre is one of several projects developed and implemented by DEPDC/GMS. Since its founding in February 2005, the CLC has provided human rights education and literacy training to undocumented migrants, refugees, ethnic minorities, and other community members living along the Thai-Burmese border. Traditionally the CLC has provided courses to a wide range of ages in various languages. Due to a shortage in both monetary support and human resources, the CLC has had to reduce class types and sizes.
Typically the CLC is run through a collaboration of DEPDC staff members, community tutors, and volunteers. With a lull in volunteers and current budget restraints Kru Mai, an MYN member and devoted former daughter of DEPDC/GMS, has taken on all of the responsibilities. In the past CLC has provided literacy courses in Burmese, Thai, and English. Currently, due to an unfortunate family accident Kru Mai, has had to step away from DEPDC to care for her loved ones. With her departure, DEPDC was forced to stop the CLC classes for the foreseeable future. We hope to open classes again to our community members and students, but are unsure of when this will be. DEPDC continues to strive to be a sanctuary for youths seeking to further their education and work towards a better future. Our heart is with Kru Mai and her family at this time.
Support CLC
The Community Learning Centre is still in need of donations. With increased funding we will be able to expand our classes and curriculum.
Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to help teach English speaking and literacy skills. If you are interested, you can find the application on our webpage under “Opportunities in Mae Sai.”
On behalf of all the staff members and children sincerely thank you for your support. WIth your generous donations we are able to provide free education to at-risk children and youth in the border town of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, Thailand. DEPDC/GMS could not do this without the kindness of people like you.
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