Komodo School Support Program

Below is great information from "Gooch" the Captain of SY Bristolian, about supporting the Komodo Village School.

One only needs to spend about 3 minutes in Komodo to realize how far any help from the outside goes...

KOMODO SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP

Photo by Timothy Forderer

During “Bristolian’s” recent cruise to the island of Komodo in the Indonesian archipelago, we found a local school that could use some help. The remote location of the islands makes aid difficult and is easily overlooked. However the remoteness adds to the spectacular allure of a pristine cruising ground combined with the fascinating Komodo Dragons makes it a must for a Superyacht destination. This gives the visiting yachts an opportunity to lend a hand to the local school, there are limitless ways on how you can help the kids on Komodo. We have contacted The Rotary Club in Australia who looking to assisting by supplying English books for the school; Captain Timothy Forderer of “Vivid” has just been in Komodo building a fence for the school. You might not be handy with a hammer but you might have the contacts that can make a difference.

WHO IS THE KOMODO SUPPORT GROUP

- A network of people who have a desire to give the kids on Komodo better learning conditions and opportunities for their future.

- Anyone who wishes to join in no matter how large or small.

HOW TO ASSIST

- You can use your own ideas or sphere of influence to make a difference.

- Pass information on captains and crews sailing to Indonesia so they are aware of the “Komodo School Support Group”.

- Captains may wish to involve their Owners, guests and crews in their next cruise to the Komodo’s and deliver the supplies to the school themselves. It would be one of highlights of the cruise.

- Contact Cilian Budarlaigh at Indo Yacht Support, Bali cilian@indoyachtsupport.com for more information.

- Visit Yacht Aid Global’s web site www.yachtaidglobal.org and check if there are other schools in the region you are cruising that might also need a hand.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

- When provisioning in Bali stock up on school supplies and fun things for the kids and delivered it to Komodo.

Links

- www.gokomodo.org

- www.yachtaidglobal.org

- www.timforderer.com and click on the "goodwill" picture on the left

- http://www.vote7.com/n7w/nature/finalists

“Komodo finalists on the New7Wonders of Nature currently under vote”

Thanks for your time.

Gooch
Captain S/Y Bristolian