Also pictured here are a number of the blind workers counting, sorting and packaging toothpicks. They are very proud of their work and also use this as a social time together.
The large bundles of straw they fashion into brooms, also pictured here.
A very generous Rotarian, Mark Sathe, being legally blind himself, heard of this facility and wanted to help. He, his friends and the D.O.V.E. Fund together financed the construction of a $30,000 facility which was completed in May 2007. Sadly, Mark was never able to travel to Vietnam to see his dream come true as he died of cancer in October 2007.
Our visit to the Cam Lo School For The Blind on this day was very special, as we had traveling with us Mark's widow, Jinny Sathe. She brought along her sister to help her celebrate seeing Mark's initial dream come true. You will see in them posed by the dedication plaque in these photos.
Note that their machinery by our standards are very basic...but for their purposed it all works.
Another part of Mark Sathe's dream was to bring to these workers computers and braille equipment. While we were there these arrangements were also put into motion through generous donations and networking.
They definitely enjoy this spacious work space which doubles as a meeting hall for community activities. We were pleased to have them entertain us with song and music before we left.
For more information and a very heart warming video on Mark Sathe...visit the DOVE fund video gallery
http://www.dovefund.org/video-gallery.html
and watch "The Story Of Mark Sathe"
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