MEDER electronic is committed to exercising social responsibility through supporting efforts that aim to provide under-privileged children with sustainable education and ultimately a better future.  We have teamed up with the charitable organization known as "Chibodia-Friends for Children in Cambodia e.V." (www.chibodia.org) to aid in funding the construction of a village school in Cambodia.

Located approximately 50 km northwest of Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, the school is currently attended by 400 children.  Some students travel as much as 20 km by bike and even by foot, demonstrating their extraordinary eagerness and enthusiasm toward attending lessons at their new village school.

Furthermore, these children are making extensive use of the new school resources; a library that consists of more than 4,200 books as well as 12 high quality laptop computers, funded by MEDER.  An eco-friendly solution for charging the laptop batteries is already underway with the installation of solar panels and the construction of a side building that will safely house the power generator.

The new 2010 year brings a new beginning in the way of higher education standards that require all teachers to possess a university degree, allowing the issuance of government approved English and Computer certificates.

This new village school filled with high quality resources serves as a stepping stone for an entire village community, one they are very proud of, in the promise toward a better future.  A future that MEDER has vowed to continue supporting through regular financial contributions as a dedication to providing a better future through high quality education.

Singen/Hong Kong  

Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world with about 42 percent of its people living below the poverty line.  In October 2009, Katrin Meder personally organized a clothing drive for the children of Nepal.   The clothing drive took place at MEDER electronic AG, in Singen Germany.  Katrin visited the children's homes and distributed the much needed clothing. 

The clothing drive was a huge success, thanks to everyone who participated with donations.  It is these acts of kindness that warm the hearts and lives of many people who are less fortune. 

Continuing our social responsibilities efforts in Nepal, Katrin Meder re-visited the children of Nepal in Kathmandu for a period of 4 week in May. 

The main goal of her visit was to support the local school which is currently attended by 350 orphans and children from poor families.  The school charges approximately 3 EUR per month, in order for these children to have access to education.  The 3 EUR is not nearly enough to cover the costs associated with running the school.  The school is therefore dependent on donations to cover the additional operating costs.  MEDER is proud to provide continued moral support as well as regular financial contributions.

Every small donation has a big impact on this poor community of children seeking an education that will lead them to a better future.  If you have any interest in donating to this social project, please feel free to contact any MEDER locationor visit www.chibodia.org for more information.