An Appeal
In a few days we are headed back to Siem Reap in Cambodia, one of our favourite spots from these adventures. We are looking forward to seeing our friends there, especially the ones we made at CDO, the foster house/orphanage where we did some English teaching.
You may have heard about the flooding in Thailand that affected much of the northern half of the country. What likely didn’t make the headlines back home, was that much of Cambodia was also affected by these floods, some of the worst flooding experienced in generations. Inevitably, this affected our friends at CDO. Their house was surrounded by water, confining 30 children plus staff to the house and preventing the kids from attending school. Unfortunately, one of their major projects to raise chickens was affected, as the flooding prevented the chickens from being transported to market. Although this meant they (and their neighbors) have been enjoying chicken at most meals, they were not able to generate the profits from the sale of the chickens to purchase the next batch of chicks to sustain this endeavor. In addition, the widespread flooding has resulted in significant crop damage, increasing the cost of food, which seriously impacts their monthly food budget. Add to that the regular costs associated with rent, clothing requirements, and other consumable supplies, and the need is great.
We are excited to be in a position to help them out before we head home and slip back into our lives awaiting us. If you were thinking that you might like to help out too, I encourage you to contact me ASAP. This isn’t a faceless charity, and if you were looking for a cause to support these holidays, I hope you will consider this one. In return, I look forward to sharing with you how we helped.
