Positive Steps

As an adjunct to the excellent and far-reaching work of Lorenzo and Tina Della Croce's Love To Progress People –  a Cambodian charity and NGO based in Siem Reap –  Positive Steps is an Australian-based Facebook site which aims to promote the work of LTTP and attract one or more sponsors to support the education of individual high school students, from years 10 to 12, through university –  or similar tertiary course –  to the workplace. The nominated students will be selected on the basis of their dedication and enthusiasm to succeed and give back to their communities. Positive Steps is continually expanding its email database and provides contact information – for Australian donors –  about LTPP and how donors’ money will be used to promote education and personal development of young adults in Cambodia where options are extremely limited.  All costings will be submitted to the sponsor/s after the student is assessed for Positive Steps in regard to their background and aptitude. Preference will be given to students from poor backgrounds whose school progress depends on extra tuition, which must be paid for by their families – often resulting in their withdrawal from the school system because of financial limitations. An annual fee of $US50 will be paid to LTPP for administration, plus 5 per cent of Annual Educational Fees (AEF) to the LTPP charity with all receipts and progress reports made available to sponsors. They may also visit the student –  with whom they are encouraged to communicate regularly –  in Cambodia.  Donors may also donate directly to LTTP.

Approximate costs:

High school - $US350 (AUD525), plus $US50 (admin), $US17.50 (AEF) = $US417.50

University - $US750 (AUD1200), plus $US50 (admin), $US37.50 (AEF) = $US837.50

Facebook: Positive Steps

Initial contact: Peter Brady  +61 421 540 454

Email: petros2sue2@gmail.co.com