Aomori's Fundraising Achievements

Below is a list of past Everest of Apples Aomori's leaders along with a brief overview of their contributions and achievements:


2002-3

Founders: Richard Paterson and Cameron Wrigley

Original fundraising event: Nepalese Dinner and Aomori JET Talent Show.

Amount raised: ¥750,000 (approximately US$6,200 and 482,000 Nepalese Rupees)


2003-4

Leader: Chris Spedding

New fundraising event: Talk by Alex Kerr, Asian Studies specialist and author of "Lost Japan" and "Dogs and Demons".

Amount raised: ¥690,000 (approximately US$6,400 and 476,000 Nepalese Rupees)


2004-5

Leaders: Francois Clark and Liz Bartlett

New fundraising events: Sakura Concert and Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Tournament.

Amount raised: ¥960,000 (approximately US$9,100 and 648,000 Nepalese Rupees)


2005-6

Leader: Alex Barker

New fundraising events: Beach volleyball tournament, Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, "Aomori Idol" Karaoke Competition, Talent Show & "Slave" Auction, Casino Night and Trivia Competition, Basketball Tournament.

Amount raised: ¥990,000 (approximately US$8,600 and 629,000 Nepalese Rupees)


2006-7

Leader: Natalia Manidis

Fundraising events: Futsal tournament, Beach volleyball tournament, Halloween Party, Talent Show & “Slave” Auction, Casino Night, Trivia Weekend

Amount raised: ¥1,534,676


2007-8

Leader: Julia Beale

Fundraising events: Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Party, Talent Show and “Service” Auction, Futsal tournament, Trivia Weekend

Amount raised: ¥1,459,002


2008-9

Leader: Melanie Surry and Christopher Swanson

Fundraising events: Baseball weekend, Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Party, Casino Night, Art Exhibition, Futsal tournament, Trivia Weekend

Amount raised: ¥2,000,000



Aomori's Achievements in Nepal


Everest of Apples Aomori's funds have been used to support the Prajwal School by financing the following expenses:


2002-3

  1. ♦ Teachers' salaries (from April 2003, the school's 8 teaching staff's monthly salary was raised to 4000NR (from 2400NR) and the Principal's to 6000NR)
  2. ♦ Scholarships for 9 disadvantaged children (of which 5 also received a young goat as part of an income generating scheme)
  3. ♦ Rent
  4. ♦ Operations costs
  5. ♦ The purchase of a computer, a CD/cassette player, furniture, educational materials, reference books, playground equipment and ceiling fans

2003-4

  1. ♦ Teachers' salaries
  2. ♦ Scholarships
  3. ♦ Rent
  4. ♦ Operations costs
  5. ♦ The purchase of additional furniture, school equipment and educational materials

2004-5

  1. ♦ The purchase of a new plot of land
  2. ♦ Teachers' salaries
  3. ♦ Scholarships
  4. ♦ Rent
  5. ♦ Operations costs

2005-6

  1. ♦ Construction of the new school building (first two storeys)
  2. ♦ Teachers' salaries
  3. ♦ Scholarships
  4. ♦ Rent
  5. ♦ Operations costs

2006-7

  1. ♦ Construction of the third floor of the school building
  2. ♦ Scholarships
  3. ♦ Operations costs

2007-8

  1. ♦ Final repayment of debt incurred for construction of school building
  2. ♦ Scholarships
  3. ♦ Connection of telephone and internet

2008-9 (intended projects)

  1. ♦ Improvements to water supply
  2. ♦ Scholarships
  3. ♦ Professional development for teachers
  4. ♦ Electrical wiring of school building
  5. ♦ Painting and plastering of rear of school building and toilet block
  6. ♦ Improved science equipment
  7. ♦ Desks and benches for Kindergarten and Pre-K students
  8. ♦ Income generation scheme for students and families