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Tuk tuk theatre has partnered with BBC. No not the British news station but Building Bridges for Children who operate in Pursat. They run an interesting concept that is different to most NGO's. You see they don't just believe in helping the poor in Cambodia. They see only helping the poor they see it as a way of segregating the Cambodian people when we should be looking at more inclusive model. In recent times there has been an increase in middle class Cambodians who often miss out on the opportunities for education that the poor people get as ... Read More
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May2016
31
Aug2015
With $4250 in the kitty, (see calculations below), I have to admit that we needed to have a group huddle to discuss how to best utilise these funds as we didn't anticipate so much. I can however assure you that I can find very worthy projects with even 10 times this figure. We have decided that although we did not start out as an education platform, we have an amazing opportunity to step into this area and make a big difference.
Some quick facts on preschools in Cambodia;
Preschool teachers;
Have no formal education and tend to be house wives in the village looking ... Read More
19
Aug2015
So the past 2 weeks have been quite hectic. We have had two visits from donors (also happen to be some of our volunteers family members), we have done an amazing never before seen fundraiser and of course we have managed to get more money than our original goal. All in all we have had a busy but successful 2 months.
I may not have posted much in the past 2 weeks but this doesn't mean that I haven't been busy. I have a hard drive full of photos and videos that I need to compile for those people that bought ... Read More