The Sellars Family USA
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.
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“The song for the Forgotten” written by Tally Koren.
Dental Facility Choice Center
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
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.
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 ››
We have just placed Srey Py (20) and Phara (17) with “Open Arms” for a twelve month Hairdressing aContinue Reading ››
A Small Business Venture.
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
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.
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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CHOICE STAFF UNIFORMS
CHOICE Staff sixteen in total, received two sets of uniforms each. They were designed and made by our girls in the sewing room, the colour was also chosen by the staff. They all look very smart and they are happy to have uniforms.
Donated Baby Knitwear
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Jewellery Sacks
Made from silk in the CHOICE sewing room by our sewing students. We intend to find wholesalers to market these sacks, they can be used for "Jewellery Sacks" or "Favor Bags" This is part of our first order for a wholesaler jeweller in Germany. If you know of any persons or companies that … Continue Reading ››
Volunteer Dentists Required
West Coast Coaching USA
A massive thank you to the families and organizations that are associated with Coach Bav and West Coast Coaching from the USA. Through their generous donations and a Bake Sale organized by Madison Bankosh and the Wildcats soccer team ($500) CHOICE Cambodia will be able to provide ongoing family assistance of medical … Continue Reading ››
CHOICE KINDERGARTEN
Forty five kindergarten children received their second free school uniform yesterday. The uniforms were made by our sewing students at the CHOICE center.
Mey Mey
In Cambodia the Kings birthday was celebrated on the 13th, 14th & 15th May, so our … Continue Reading ››
Georgia’s Children of the World
Narrabeen caring for Cambodia
Leanne Balkin, brother Tony and friends Kate and Sheree from the Narrabeen community in Australia organised the "Narrabeen Caring for Cambodia" fundraiser. It was a great hit, everyone had a great night and enjoyed the dinner and the band "MicRo". The fundraiser was held at the North Narrabeen surf life saving … Continue Reading ››
Thanks for your Support
Many thanks to the Moore family from USA for your contributions through Westcoast Coaching, we really need and appreciate your support.
The Tragic Saga for Sokha and her Family Continues.
Our New Dental Facility
In the past we have had valued dental care for our children firstly from "Shigeta Dental Clinic" then the "Kids International" team. Their help is extremely valued by us but their work is limited to children. We often wished for having a dental facility of our own to help all the Villagers. One day … Continue Reading ››
Update on the Prosthetic Limbs
The two Villagers were taken by CHOICE to the Sen Sok International University Hospital and have now been fitted with artificial hands.
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Prosthetic Limbs for Villagers.
I often take for granted the work done by my partner Montheary for CHOICE. Spending many hours in the Village as translator in the early days and continuing with this now as needed. Khmers such as Suvart, Sokha and the family of Reksa call Mon whenever they require assistance. Mon also helps with our … Continue Reading ››
Teeth Brushing Station
We have built an area at the CHOICE Center for the children to brush their teeth. Includes mirrors, soap and combs which are very popular as well. Volunteers are pictured here helping the younger children to brush their teeth after lunch.
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Classroom Extension
Needing to expand we asked volunteers to help add an extra room at the back of the sewing building. Tony Sheperd volunteered to build it, in memory of a friend that recently passed away, he also offered to pay for most of the work. With assistance from David, Peter, Dave and Tee the floor … Continue Reading ››
Teaching HTML
Pictured is Holger Meuss, he has volunteered to teach our computer students HTML at the CHOICE Center. We were unable to get the internet connected in time for these lessons but we hope to have it on soon. Holger has managed to teach the children enough so thay have successfully made a basic webpage … Continue Reading ››
Fighting Against Leprosy
I have been helping Savuth on a monthly basis for nearly 2 years now. He has severe Leprosy and cannot walk, his hands are no good and he has eye problems as well. We arranged to have his worst leg amputated some months ago and now he is ready for his first artificial leg. … Continue Reading ››
A Donation from Young Chinese Students.
The followiing is a moving story from Nuala McCoy:
Hi, my name is Nuala McCoy and am I PYP Year 5 teacher at Eton House China. I used to live and work in Phnom Penh and have told my students about Cambodia as part of of their studies in their previous unit of inquiry. They … Continue Reading ››
Kindergarten Kids get their first School Uniforms
Today 23rd January at the CHOICE Center, the staff fitted 45 of our Kindergarten children aged 3-5yo with their first school uniform. The uniforms were made by the trainee sewing students at our center.
Donation of Rice to CHOICE
CHOICE Cambodia received a donation of 100kg (2 bags) of rice today from www.kids-at-risk-cambodia.org. They will be donating 2 bags of rice to us on a regukar monthly basis from now on, many thanks to Bart Belanger, Director of the Kids at Risk.
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1st Year Celebration of the CHOICE Center
On the 5th & 6th of January 2013 CHOICE Cambodia, along with Choice Family Germany and Choice Family Singapore celebrated the 1st year at the CHOICE Center.
Over 500 people and children attended to enjoy food, soft drinks and many other activities. Live music presentation with the children organized by Mr. Syed "Oneheartbeat", Kindergarten classes, Sewing … Continue Reading ››
A new School for Jasmine Village.
As scheduled we gave out uniforms, back packs, books etc. to our 46 children from the Jasmine Village area on 24th December. On Xmas day we returned, all 46 children had turned up for their first day at school, we could not have had a better day. The children were very happy and keen to … Continue Reading ››
GROUP 2, LATROBE UNIVERSITY
Pictured are Group 2, Isabel Legro, Gemma Wakefield, Miranda Sordella, James Graham, Kate Powell, Simon Russell, Nathan Savage, Dom Brown, and Bridget Rollason from Latrobe University on the 8th December, with Chem Sammithi second from the right. Chem is a Khmer neurologist, and offered his time to travel with CHOICE to examine a 4 … Continue Reading ››
Heart Operation for Chhan Chhaun
Chhan Chhaun had his heart operation on Wednesday the 5th and is now back home feeling much stronger. His heart operation was performed through a vein in his leg, Chhan had a hole in his heart which should be fixed now. CHOICE will arrange for Chhan to return to Siem Reap for … Continue Reading ››
GROUP 1, LATROBE UNIVERSITY MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Latrobe University Melbourne Australia are currently visiting Cambodia, as mentioned in earlier posts they have sponsored one of our Village girls into Norton University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Split into two groups, group 1 decided to visit the hut where Punthery lives to meet her family and present Puntheary with a Laptop. Pictured below … Continue Reading ››
“THE NUGGETS DIRT BIKERS”
Pictured are a group of dirt bikers from NSW Australia, these generous guys have donated $1500 to build a toilet block of 4 toilets at the local Government Primary School in Cambodia. The school recently accepted 90 of our Village kids which bumped up the attendance numbers at the school to well over 500 … Continue Reading ››