Some of the activities undertaken by the 40+ Kinder kids at the CHOICE Center.
Children from the Village Enjoying the Kindergarten Activities.
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Our New Educational Schedule for the coming year.
The Khmer school year begins in October, now we transport around 135 children to and from the Village for education Monday to Saturday. About 50, only attend the Government Schools. 40 attend both the CHOICE Center for English and Computer training plus the Government School, another 5 are sewing students at the CHOICE Center. … Continue Reading ››
Medical Clinic November 2012.
Our President and Paramedic Rudi with nurse Kunthea, running the fortnightly medical clinic at the CHOICE Center. Many are treated and severe cases are taken to major hospitals for further treatment, such as Cchan. We will be taking 15 year old Cchan to Siem Reap for a heart Operation on the 28th November. Note the … Continue Reading ››
The Cheetah’s from Westcoach Coaching USA.
This is the Cheetah's U9 girls team and some of the families that raised $418 for CHOICE Cambodia by conducting a bake sale. On behalf of the extremely poor people of Cambodia we thank all those involved.
New Playground at the CHOICE Center.
Named Crystal Park the new playground is named after Leanne Balkin's daughter Crystal. We thank Leanne, Kate and Tom for financing the playground.
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New kindergarten children and the blind boy.
Pictured are the new intake of Kindergarten children, it is expected the number will be around 45 that start pre school in October 2012. Fortunately we were able to place all 90 children aged from 6 to 16, being taught by CHOICE, into the local Governmet School. We continue to transport these 90 children to and from school as well … Continue Reading ››
Abandoned Baby
Ratana is a lovely looking three months old boy, his mother has left him because she was raped and does not want him. Ratana is being cared for by a neighbor in the Village and CHOICE are providing Formula milk powder. Initially the neighbor was finding it difficult looking after him and has asked CHOICE to … Continue Reading ››
Four Year Scholarship for Putheary
After the separation of her parents Putheary and her sisters and brother’s life changed dramatically. The family moved to a squatter’s village. Being extremely poor and wanting an education for her children, the mother placed them in an Orphanage.
A Field Trip with IFC Staff
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Staff, Phnom Penh, joined with CHOICE Cambodia on Wednesday the 29th of August on a special supply/medical trip.
The day began at 7.30am at the IFC headquarters where we met up with the IFC staff and headed off to the CHOICE Center.
An hour later we were all packing supplies and some 400 … Continue Reading ››
Friday 27th July at the Shigeta Dental Clinic Phnom Penh
Here are some pictures of the Village children's visit to the Dentist, Dr. Shigeta. We had 14 children in the minibus, and headed off to Phnom Penh. It was very lucky for the children as it was the grand opening of the clinic, there was plenty of finger food and fruit to be enjoyed. After … Continue Reading ››
Please Help Reaksa Song (Update)
This 2 month old baby was brought to CHOICE in the village on Saturday the 11th Feb. 2012. She has a severe cleft pallet, so bad in fact part of her nose is missing. She can’t feed properly and is incredibly week. We got her to the hospital where the Doctors … Continue Reading ››
Concert & Bake Sale in USA Supporting CHOICE
Fish for the Rith family
Some time ago Ryta Rith now 5 years old, suffered horrific burns by falling bottom first into a boiling pot of water. CHOICE with financial help from the Wilson family in Australia have been helping the family through their ordeal as detailed in earlier posts on this site.
The family borrowed US$750 from various scources to help cover some … Continue Reading ››
New Refridgerator Donated to CHOICE
Continue Reading ››Two blogs worth reading, written by recent volunteers with CHOICE
http://nlpolyak.travellerspoint.com/39/ by Nichole Polyak.
http://theworldisourstravel.blogspot.it/2012/05/cambodia-pt3-day-with-cambodian.html by Alexandria & Frank Malta.
The Sewing Center
The CHOICE Family, Choice Germany, Choice Singapore and Choice Cambodia are working together to provide Education and Vocational training at the Choice Center for the children of the poor Villagers. We recived an early boost when Tim MacLeod from Canada and his Company HCM Catastrophe Services Inc. decided to sponsor the equipment for the sewing classes, Tim will also cover the sewing … Continue Reading ››
Update on Ryta (Burn Girl)
Ryta and mum called in to Chiva's Shack today after another medical checkup, everything is going well since the reconnection of her intestine. We had promised her a pushbike in the early stages of her accident, so here she is outside Chiva's with her new bike. Another shot of her with a soft toy we gave her, we … Continue Reading ››
SOFITEL Hotel Dinner provided by Virgin Gold Mining.
On Sunday the 22nd April CHOICE was invited to bring 20 people to the luxury Hotel SOFITEL in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; for a luxurious dinner and presentation by Virgin Gold Mining Company. CHOICE selected some of the poorest from Jasmine Village, for those that have been to the swamp before, we chose those that live at the back, … Continue Reading ››
Donation of Computers
Many thanks to Choice Family Singapore and their recent visit, donating spectacles, clothing plus a generous donation from Srini Lakshmanan. As well Andy's Company, Latitude Enterprise Pte Ltd. donated 3 lovely computers now set up and ready for Vocational Computer training due to start in May, thanks to all. Working together we help the poor, Andy pictured in the Computer/Library room in Russells Refuge.
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Yearly Update April 2011 – March 2012
Our best year so far, our income has increased therefore our level of support has also increased and we have gained the support of sister organizations in CHOICE Germany and CHOICE family Singapore. Sadly the number of families squatting has also increased, with the growth in numbers from 140 families a few years ago to … Continue Reading ››
Safe Drinking Water, Delivered Daily.
In Cambodia several areas are effected with poisonous toxins in the artesian water, this occurs naturally in many parts of the world. The Villagers we help have this problem, but unfortunately they have had no alternative safe water supply as they do not have town water; these toxins eventually cause death. At the new CHOICE … Continue Reading ››
The New CHOICE Center.
Work is progressing well but a lot more to do. The tarpaulin area is for meals. The small building in the background "Russells Refuge" has 2 rooms, we have painted, built a mezanine floor above for storage and added a roof. Its used as our kitchen in the front room, mezanine storeroom and Computer room at … Continue Reading ››
Great News & Recent activities by CHOICE.
The Latest News on Sokha 8th December 2011
An appeal for 5 year old burn victim Ryta Rith.
Tragic Drowning in the Village on November 22nd, 2011.
Village Trip 13th November 2011
We decided to revisit the baby girl that Rudi helped deliver last week. We brought along some new baby clothes to give her, donated by Jayne Turton. Among our … Continue Reading ›› Village Trip November 13th.
Rudi had just finished the medical clinic in the furthest Village when we were made aware of a women ready to give birth. Rudi went into … Continue Reading ››
One of the twin babies is very sick.
Boys Start School
Pictured are Terra, Rudda with their older cousin they each received two sets of school uniforms and are now attending school, thanks to their sponsors. Terra and Rudda are the other sons of the mother of the new twins, their house is still flooded out so they are temporarily staying nearby.
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FLOOD RELIEF FOR THE VILLAGER’S
WORST FLOODING 2ND OCTOBER 2011
Continue Reading ›› P’CHUM BEN FESTIVAL CAMBODIA
The PSI Physiotherapy center is closing down for the P'Chum Ben Festival, all the staff have a few weeks break. For this reason we are taking Sokha and Channy back to their hut until the festival is over.
P'Chum Ben is an important Religious Ceremoney held in Cambodia each year. The festival lasts for fifteen days … Continue Reading ››
UPDATE: Birth Control August 12, 2011 Cambodia.
UPDATE 12th September 2011:
The month is up and the women given birth control measures were picked up earlier this time from the Village and taken back to the clinic for their check-up. A few extra women that had previously missed the first clinical trip came along to receive the procedure. As usual they brought along several of their … Continue Reading ››
UPDATE: A House for the Family August 18, 2011.
UPDATE:
The house that we paid to be built is almost finished, we just need to get some guttering and piping to feed to water urns yet to be given. Thanks to our sponsors this family will be able to survive together.
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