HMONG Man & His Students Helped by Aussie PUNKS | Now in Lao 

Todd, thank you for spreading the words around so many other can see and help these children

Haha You're too kind. I'm just happy we are in a position that we can help. Thank you for watching my videos 🙏

Everybody contributes in there own way Fred.. and yes, your ad watching does help a lot. Thank you mate 🙏 Oh, and I will add, you're always commenting which helps also 😁👍

Thank you so much. I'm sure it will help 🙏

Glad you like them!

Most certainly a proud dad here Bruh.. I will, Thank you

Sure will Peter.. Thanks mate 👍

Thank you brother 🙏 In your defense though, it is much easier to help those when you're here and have contact with the people. From afar it's more difficult to be sure your help is going to those who need it. Thank you for your kind words, take care 🙏

No problem 👍

We would've been there yesterday for boun bang fie but found out too late. We actually stop there for lunch on our way back from this trip (did take some video).. but definitely want to return for a look around. Maybe you'll be able to show us some interesting places there?

@@NowinLao absolutely mate....

You're probably right mate 👍

Thanks Robert 🙏

Hey Yer.. yes, you're right, I'm Australian 👍 Thanks for watching

Language comes easier to some than others. Believe me.. I am trying 🙏

Ok, now follow that road west out past Nong Por and tell me what the road is like... we're heading out that way to Kasi 😁

@@NowinLao Aerial view looks OK. Parts of the road are obscured by trees. Looks do-able.

@@nickhubbard3671 Yeah.. That was my assessment too

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Wasn't giving it a chance mate 😝

Hey David, I have added all his contact details in the top comment 👌

Thanks 👍 you and your wife are doing a great job 👍

Hi Ron.. I know what you're saying, but Tsua is not connected to the school at all. He teaches the children just to help improve their chances at a better future. He still farm's through the week and then teaches the village children on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings free of charge. The school has nothing do do with the lessons he provides.

​@@NowinLao I hear you mate, and that's really my point. If they have community schools that are not private, especially if his scheduling doesn't conflict, he should be connected? I'm just thinking like an engineer, trying to maximize everything possible. I've personally had a lot of experience dealing with NGO's in Thailand and Cambodia while I was still working in healthcare (RN, ER., PICU.) I've done many volunteering missions/vacations, and one of my immediate observations were the duplications of similar/or same resources. If different agencies/departments/organizations put more effort into organizing and /or collaboration rather than "from the ground up", a new campaign's, many impractical redundancies might stretch resources further (possibly?) I've never traveled to Lao, nor do I KNOW ANYTHING about Laos' education system. Perhaps building a proper classroom would serve his community best? On a totally positive note; I'm super happy to see the higher ratio of girl students (in fact on that day the ladies seemed to be the majority?) That's usually not the case the further rural you go! Suggestions aside, I think it's great what this young man is doing, and your efforts to support him serve us all! cheers mate! ron:)

@@rfpeace you're right, it would make sense to use something that is there already, but can you give me an example of where this happens? Do government schools in the west let private citizens /organisation's use their buildings for free? Is this what they do in Thailand and Cambodia where you have experience? I totally agree with you but if these people aren't on the payroll they're going to have to pay somebody to open up the school ALL weekend EVERY weekend of the year. I'm pretty sure this isn't just a Lao thing, I've never experienced government facilities giving free access to their buildings without a cost or somebody there to let them in 🤔

@@NowinLaoTodd if something I've said rubs you the wrong way, or I've insulted, or belittled Lao Please accept my sincerest apologies. My aim is, and was, never to do anything other than attempt to be helpful! I've honestly never even considered the physical logistics involved in something so simple as using a classroom, and perhaps I'm totally out of touch with what's normal in Lao/the World? Now I'm really getting pretty far from my personal wheelhouse, but (and I'm not entirely sure why this has relevance and/or is productive to the point I have obviously failed to make) "Do government schools in the west let private citizens /organization's use their buildings for free?", Yes. For free, I personally do not know, but other people have told me that there was no charge for their 12-step programs to meet. Apparently, most 12-step programs will frequently use classrooms at both private and public schools, colleges, community centers, and churches. Additionally, I know my old high school allows English as a second language classes to be held during evenings and weekends. I believe these particular classes are sponsored by the county, and thus the instructors are most likely temporary county employees, although some are volunteers (Bilingual college students earning extra credit, I did something very similar during my nursing school)? Now if you were to approach the City, or County for permission as a "not for profit" organization, I'm confident (but I've been very incorrect in the past also) arrangements could be made. Todd, please don't take anything I've said as a condemnation of you, Tsua, or the Lao government/ the Lao people. My only point here is to attempt to suggest a way that might improve resource allocation from redundancies. Maximizing Mr. Tsua's efforts while stretching what ever monetary assets he may be able to generate for the cause. And if this was a completely unheard of practice, I'm simply positing this would be a possibly useful change from the norm? You know, the whole "be the change you seek" thing! As I said before, what do I know? Well one thing I do know because of you and Neenee's efforts is as soon as our world stops being so silly and airfares get back to where they should be, I would love to come see Lao and visit you and your lovely wife. You get to live in a very beautiful place sir. cheers mate! ron:)