Date: Monday, 9th April 2007

On this date, Outward Bound Sabah (OBS) took a group of 10 participants from St Paul Co Educational Hong Kong to Kompleks Pemulihan Orang-Orang Kurang Upaya (KPOKU). The intention of the visit was to work alongside the students and staff to assist with improvements to the facility. The material used for the work were sponsored by OBS, KPOKU and Jabatan Pertanian Sabah.

The students from Hong Kong, aged 17 and 18 were at OBS for a 10-Day course which included a local community service project. The project started with everyone helping to plant tress which would provide both fruit and shade in the future. After a hot and successful morning working in the sun, everyone moved into the main hall to assist with the re-painting of the badminton court, whilst others contributed to painting the school logo and Sabah emblem onto the stage wall. Entertainment came in the form of karaoke, and the students had a lot of fun interacting and learning sign language.

After some fantastic food, everyone was ready to go for the afternoon's activities which included friendly badminton match and friendly football match. Due to the sheer extent of the success and enjoyment felt by all involved, OBS has high hopes for the continuation of projects like this for the community and wishes to further provide opportunities to increase understanding and support for the local people.