Help The Children Of Rural Cambodia

Note this is an individual effort by a Kiwi in Singapore and not affiliated to any company or NGO.

After visiting Siem Reap in Cambodia recently, I was moved by the people’s war torn history and continued poverty stricken conditions. At the same time I was impressed by their resilience and efforts to better themselves, all with a friendly smile and wave.

There is no social security system or government hand outs. People rely on hard work, family, community bonds and of course overseas relief efforts.

• 50% of the population of Siem Reap lives under the poverty line – this is set at USD$1.25 per day

• 85% of the population of Siem Reap live in rural areas, most without running water and electricity.

• It costs only $150 PER YEAR to send a child to school, yet most families can’t afford even a notebook and pencil, let alone transportation to schools, books and unofficial fees.

Like many people who travel to Cambodia, I tried to make what small contribution I could while there and left feeling the need to do more.

Therefore I’m reaching out to my friends, family and contacts to see what support we can generate together. Every little bit helps.

For those in Singapore you can donate the below items. Drop of at my work or I will try to collect.

• Good quality used clothing and shoes – especially children’s sizes

• Children’s books and educational items

Cash donations via below link will be used to purchase the below items. Where possible supplies will be purchased in Cambodia to support the local economy.

• Sports equipment for rural schools ie soccer balls and pumps

• Essential food supplies ie Rice

• School supplies ie notebooks, pencils, chalk

• Jandals/flip flops in children’s sizes

• Basic first aid supplies ie Band-Aids, antiseptic cream