Akha Childrens' Books are Now Finished

Dear Friends:

The Akha children's books are finished. All 20,000. We are starting to take them out to the villages now.

We spent the week finding more than 10 of the last 40 villages we haven't been to yet, so we anticipate we have about 30 left to find now.

Already it is obvious that 20,000 books won't be enough even for Thailand so as soon as we are able we will be doing a second printing, this will include for Laos and Burma.

The second level Children's book is in a final assembly and edit now. We hope to have this done by mid December.

As well gearing up for second edition of the Akha Journal of the Golden Triangle which will be half in Akha language this time. Getting all the writers on line will take some time.

Delivery of all the books requires that we travel to EACH village each time, so naturally this requires a lot of off road driving, a few who have traveled along can attest to what this is like, since we don't slow down for much.

Villages are spread below Chiangmai, Lampang, Phrae, Ngao, Fang, Mae Suai, Wavi, Thatong, Chiangrai, Chiang Saen, Maesai, Haen Taek, Huai Krai, Doi Tung, Doi Mae Salong, Phayao, and a few other places.

Fuel runs about $40 per day, tires, repairs, etc.

So we do need your continued support and donations.

While some argue endlessly about "scripts" we deliver books in Akha language....to everyone.

Matthew McDaniel

The Akha Heritage Foundation
Maesai, Chiangrai, 57130 Thailand
Donations by check or money order may be sent to:
The Akha Heritage Foundation
PO BOX 6073
Salem OR 97304 USA Inquire to donate while in Thailand