Yesterday found us all reunited after Bob and Maryann got an early flight out of Bangkok. We met with three groups - all doing amazing work in very diverse ways here in Cambodia.
Our meeting with with Room to Read Cambodia was intended to help us understand their approach to providing scholarships for girls. The program started in Cambodia in 2003 and they have given scholarships to over 1300 girls in several provinces. We were impressed with the selection process and support system for the girls and their families.
Next we met with an amazing woman, Naly Pilorge, who directs the work of LICADHO. This organization is all about human rights and provides social and legal support to the people throughout Cambodia. Naly spoke with us about ways in which a small grant from Pangea could make a difference even in this very large organization. She i s a very passionate and wise woman who wants to bring freedoms back to the Cambodian people. Naly has access to very small communities for whom $5,000 would be huge. We left Naly feeling like we want to maintain and build this relationship with her and LICADHO.
In the afternoon we met with Janne Ritskes, founder of Tabitha Cambodia. Another strong leader, Janne has commited her life to helping the very poorest people of Cambodia help themselves through a program based on savings.
I need to go get breakfast now so that we can leave for our visit with Cambodian Social SErvices.
More later.
Sydney
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