Category Archives: CHOICE NEWS

Birthday/Farewell Dinner

June 23, 2014 Ross

On Saturday night the 21st June we enjoyed a Suki Soup dinner in Phnom Penh with 21 staff and volunteers from CHOICE Cambodia. The evening was to celebrate the coming birthday of Kasna and say goodbye to Vanny who is leaving us, both events happening on the 26th June. We wish Vanny all the best with her … Continue Reading ››

Traditional Apsara Dance Cambodia

June 23, 2014 Ross

While the Medical/Dental clinic is in progress every second Saturday, traditional Cambodian Apsara dance lessons are taught to some of our students at our center outside of Phnom Penh. Pictured below are the students along with Instructor Puntheary, standing alone on the right. Puntheary is receiving a Scholarship funded by Latrobe University Melbourne through our CHOICE … Continue Reading ››

Hand Knitted Baby Outfit

June 17, 2014 Ross

This dear tiny baby boy from Jasmine Village Cambodia is just 10 days old, perfect timing for a new knitted outfit as the day was cold and it was raining. As you can see Mum was delighted to see him dressed in his new outfit. One of many knitted by Scott's mum from … Continue Reading ››

Donated Laptops From IFC

June 17, 2014 Ross

Many thanks to IFC (International Finance Corporation) Phnom Penh. Once again they are helping CHOICE to support poor Cambodian children. This time they have donated 7 Lenova ThinkPad X201 laptops, all in excellent working condition (plus some accessories) and not very old. The timing could not have been better as several of our anceint laptops … Continue Reading ››

Where My Talent Takes Me.

June 16, 2014 Ross

Many thanks to Jackie from all the other Volunteers and Villages involved with CHOICE Cambodia.

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Graduation Celebration 2014

June 6, 2014 Ross

On the 2/06/2014 CHOICE were invited to the Graduation Celebrations of 26 girls that had undertaken the 12 month course at the Open Arms Beauty & Hairdressing School. All but one have jobs waiting for them. CHOICE were represented by Ross Wright and Rachel Prins, Rachel has been assisting the girls in the salon at … Continue Reading ››

The Orphanage Business

May 26, 2014 Ross

http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/1659/the-orphanage-business/

Cambodia Daily visit our Clinic

May 26, 2014 Ross

http://www.cambodiadaily.com/features/ngos-starting-to-stop-the-rot-of-cambodian-teeth-59490/

Fundraiser by Jackie

May 9, 2014 Ross

Many thanks to Jackie Mathis and her friends that helped with a fundraiser in England. Pictured are some of those that were involved … Continue Reading ››

Motorbike for Channy

April 20, 2014 Ross

CHOICE have been supporting Channy and his devistated family for several years now. Since mum broke her neck and was unable to walk Channy has cared for her. His Uncle Savart lives with them, he has severe leprosy, sadly his wife has recently left him. Now there is no one able to work, we have … Continue Reading ››

SAFE DRINKING WATER

March 22, 2014 Ross

For years now CHOICE have been warning the Villagers about the potential death threat from Arsenic poisoning when you drink the local bore water in Kandal province. Even more alarming is the fact that some organizations are still sinking more tube wells in these contaminated areas. CHOICE has overcome this problem for more than 1000 … Continue Reading ››

The Truth about Orphanage Tourism

March 5, 2014 Ross

Saying that "some Orphanages are good" is the same as saying "some Pheodafiles are good." Please read this link: http://boomerwomentravelers.com/orphanage-tourism/

3 New Videos well worth watching.

February 6, 2014 Ross

The Water Run

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Hairdressing salon

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Day at CHOICE

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Jackie Mathis comes to Cambodia

February 6, 2014 Ross

Experienced hairdressor and Salon operator Jackie Mathis from England, came to help us set up the CHOICE Haidressing Salon as well as give training support to our two apprentices for 10 days. Currently the girls Srey Pi and Phara attend the "Open Arms" training school for apprentice hairdressors. Its difficult to get enough … Continue Reading ››

Second Birthday of the CHOICE Center

January 16, 2014 Ross

On 3rd January 2014 we celebrated our second Birthday of the CHOICE Center. About 200 attended being 170 children and the rest made up of Staff and Volunteers. We decided to limit the celebration and not include the Villagers as it was too much work last year for the cooks and cleaner. We had a lucky … Continue Reading ››

The Springfund Article – Making a CHOICE

January 16, 2014 Ross

http://www.thespringfund.org/post/173

Making a CHOICE

Founded by Ross Wright in 2006, Charitable Humanitarian Organization in Cambodia by Expats (CHOICE) works with the poorest of the poor: rural people who have no land, no property and no hope.

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Wheelchair for Visith

January 15, 2014 Ross

Many thanks to "Wheelchairs for Kids Inc." from Australia for donating this special wheelchair for handicapped kids came complete with blanket and soft toy. This 4yo boy Visith Thar has been looking at the ceiling all his life if not being carried by mum or grandma. Now he can enjoy sitting and seeing much more, … Continue Reading ››

New Sewing/Hairdressing property

January 8, 2014 Ross

We are expanding, we are now renting the house next to the Choice center. We need a larger sewing room and room for the Hairdressing salon. Pictured is a prospective new manager Lida on the sewing machine, looking on is Arne Flick CFG and staff member. Arne will be co-ordinating the sewing project … Continue Reading ››

Our New Truck

December 30, 2013 Ross

At last we have sold our old broken down 1 ton truck and replaced it with this brand new Chinese FAW 2.5 ton deisel truck. We can also sell the Remorque now, although a common form of transport here we believe it to be a little bit dangerous. We will be able to put … Continue Reading ››

Latrobe University Melbourne, Australia

December 18, 2013 Ross

News Article

December 17, 2013 Ross

Pachem Dental Clinic Phnom Penh

November 26, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to Evelien and the Khmer staff and management of Pachem Dental Clinic. Fifteen of their dental staff donated their time to care for our people on Saturday the 23rd of November at our center in the province. Over 100 were examined resulting in 66 treatments, 57 being children 9 adults. A total of … Continue Reading ››

BEST & LESS Australia

November 26, 2013 Ross

BEST & LESS many thanks for the orange shorts. We fitted out the children at our Jasmine school and had enough left over for the others in the Village. Please note these children are among the most underprivileged kids in Cambodia. Special thanks to Jessica for caring and arranging the delivery.

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Sambart is 4yo and Blind.

November 26, 2013 Ross

Sambart is 4yo and from the middle village, he has been blind since birth. He shows signs of liking music in particular drumming. We decided to bring the family in for the night to allow Sambart to listen to a live Khmer band and singers for the first time. He showed keen … Continue Reading ››

WILDLIFE ALLIANCE

November 4, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to Amy and the team from Wildlife Alliance for the workshop they gave to our children on the 31st October. Some 100 of our children attended, they were given a presentation on the care of animals, injured and at risk of extinction, followed by drawing and games. The workshop is to be … Continue Reading ››

The Mayhem’s California USA.

October 26, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to the Mayhems for their efforts raising US$281.00 with the Bake Sale at Westcoast Coaching.

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The CHEETAH’S from Westcoast Coaching.

October 22, 2013 Ross

The Cheetahs Soccer Academy pictured below, out of Los Gatos, CA. Massive thank you to all the families, especially the Callow family who set this up with Coach Bav. to raise US$364.00 many thanks to all those involved.

The Sellars Family USA

October 19, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to the Sellars family from California USA for their donation of US$150.00. The family are involved with Westcoast Coaching and are friends of Bav.

“The song for the Forgotten” written by Tally Koren.

September 30, 2013 Ross

A Charity event organised in the UK by Tally Koren with Gordon Beal for the support of Choice Cambodia . Song written by Tally Koren Piano - Phil Curran Cello - Maria Rodriguez - click on this link to see watch the song.

Dental Facility Choice Center

September 7, 2013 Ross

Our first patient at the CHOICE Dental facility is Srey Py shown having a tooth extracted. Dr. Evelien Hoedemaker is the coordinating dentist and alongside in the pink is translator and assistant Sok Heng. Several others were treated today, 7th September 2013 they were all adults.

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Physical Education before Kindergarten

August 5, 2013 Ross

The Kindergarten children at the CHOICE Center start their morning with a little exercise. The boy front right is the youngest in the Kinder being 3yo.

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Hairdressing Apprenticeship for two of our Village Girls.

July 25, 2013 Ross

Pictured from left in the first shot is Mariya, the Project 365 accommodation house Manager, with Srey Py and Phara from the Village in Kandal province.
We have just placed Srey Py (20) and Phara (17) with “Open Arms” for a twelve month Hairdressing aContinue Reading ››

A Small Business Venture.

July 19, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to Mika and Jara from "The Local Riverside" the new owners of this Restaurant and Guest House at No.8 St.144 just off Riverside. They have donated 2 pool tables to CHOICE complete with balls and cues. In one of our Villages we have a very poor family consisting of a … Continue Reading ››

Ryta Rith

June 30, 2013 Ross

Dear little Ryta has just undergone more surgery for the horrific burns she received some years ago. The operation was successful and now her parents are bringing her in for dressing changes 3 times a week. The total procedure will cost around US$800 this time and is funded through CHOICE by Josie … Continue Reading ››

Celebrity Mastermind UK.

June 28, 2013 Ross

Many thanks to Chris Johnson and the BBC program Celebrity Mastermind in the UK. Chris appeared on the show on the 29th December 2012 and chose CHOICE Cambodia as his designated charity. CHOICE has just received GBP2750.00 from the BBC as a direct result of that program, Many thanks to all concerned.

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Charity for the extreme poor