Cambodian National Volleyball League (Disabled), Phnom Penh, Cambodiahttp://www.standupcambodia.net
Target: $9,348.06
Raised so far: $47,135.27
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This project will see the CNVLD construct a multi-purpose sports court at the Prek Ksay Pagoda where Leonard Cohen and Robert Kory are also funding the construction of a school. The court will become the focus of sporting activities for both local school
Schoolchildren and persons with a disability in Prek Ksay, Prey Veng province, Cambodia have exceptionally limited access to education and sporting facilities. This has a considerable impact on community cohesion, health, and long term employment prospects.
Thanks to the support of Leonard Cohen and Robert Kory, a new school is being constructed at the Prek Ksay Pagoda. The CNVLD will add community value to this educational facility by constructing a multi-purpose sports court which will allow cost effective sports to be integrated into the school curriculum and provide a local facility to develop sporting opportunities for persons with disability. The court - like others the CNVLD has built - will become a core community asset.
Over the next decade, schoolchildren will all have the opportunity to engage in school and team sports activities. They will learn to understand the importance of education, sport, exercise and teamwork with considerable benefits on their future employment prospects. In addition, it is expected that a Prey Veng disabled volleyball team will develop within one year and enter the 2012 National Volleyball League and subsequent annual leagues.
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Sport does play a key role in the rebuilding process of a nation so let us look at some of the many additional benefits of hosting a World Cup in a developing nation or a nation recovering from conflict The benefits: Ø Fostering positive National pride – At the 2011 WOVD Cambodia Volleyball World Cup we experienced a jam packed stadium 7 nights in a row with the whole nation watching the efforts of the Cambodian National team on National TV each night during the competition Ø Raising awareness of the need for international standard sporting infrastructures – when the rain came down and the stadium roof leaked, delaying the competition, the Government of Cambodia responded immediately and all agreed that its time to focus some investment into developing international standard sporting facilities in Cambodia Ø The Volleyball World Cups in Cambodia have, without a doubt, kick-started a renaissance in Cambodian sports since Cambodia hosted its first WOVD Volleyball World Cup in 2007 and wherever you go in Cambodia you will see sport being played Ø Showcased the benefits of sport to the nation – after all: sport = good health = a positive self esteem = forwards into life Ø Setting benchmarks for sporting events in Cambodia – Other Cambodian sporting federations have taken serious note of “how it is done’ and we have seen a marked improvement in the management and marketing of local Cambodian sports Ø Local staff training at international standards – each World Cup has allowed local sporting officials and volunteers to be trained in international standard sports event management and hosting Ø Learning to play by the rules and transparency – At a World Cup, the level of transparency is very strict and this is encouraging other Cambodian sporting Federations to introduce international standard transparency within the sports management process through to the selection of National Teams and sending a powerful message of “no more bending the rules thank you!” Ø Forging effective and productive partnerships with Government and Sporting Federations – each World Cup has led to an increased cooperation between the event organizers; the CNVLD, Cambodian Sporting Federations and the Cambodian Government; all of whom have worked together to ensure the success of the World Cup. Displaying Cambodia to the World – the 2011 WOVD Volleyball World Cup received significant international media coverage showcasing Cambodia as an exciting and safe tourist destination Assisting Cambodians economic development - each World Cup has resulted in a cash injection into the local economy of approximately ¼ million $US – Most World Cup attendees went on to spend a significant amount of additional days traveling in Cambodia including visits to the World Heritage listed site: Angkor Wat The Cambodian National Volleyball team: “Standing Tall – the Heroes of a Nation” Ø Proud representatives of Cambodia’s disability community Ø Showcasing the ability of persons with a disability to the nation and to the world –The Cambodian National Volleyball team (Disabled) are Cambodia’s true sporting heroes – that’s the pinnacle of success within a rehabilitation context Ø In post World Cup interviews, all 12 members of the Cambodian National Volleyball team have mentioned how they are now being treated with great respect: In their words, “before I was looked down upon – now I am treated with great respect within my village and everyone understands that persons with a disability have great ability!” Ø The financial benefits– each of the 12 members National Volleyball team received a substantial financial reward from the Cambodian Prime Minister as a result of reaching No 2 in the World. Athletes have used this income for the following: · 7 athletes have purchased land to grow rice and other crops · 3 athletes have purchased motorbikes and will become moto taxi drivers to supplement their farming incomes · 1 athlete – The National Volleyball teams No 1 player Man Veasna, has built a beautiful traditional wooden house on his farm · 1 athlete has enrolled at a very good education institution in order to further his education As we say here in Cambodia: “forwards (as always)” Krom on Chris (Christopher Minko – Secretary-General – The CNVLD) Monday, August 22, 2011 www.standupcambodia.net / www.2011volleyballworldcup.org