The Empowering Cambodia Team
And his name shall be called Emmanuel – God with us.
Matthew 1 : 23
Christmas Blessing!
by patrickandcarol, December 20, 2011
Wishing you Peace, Joy and Happiness for Christmas and 2012
The Empowering Cambodia Team
And his name shall be called Emmanuel – God with us.
Matthew 1 : 23
The Empowering Cambodia Team
And his name shall be called Emmanuel – God with us.
Matthew 1 : 23
Capacity Building ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... of the children is certainly a priority ...
... as we continue to work towards generational change ...
... for the nation of Cambodia. Regardless of the classroom setting or style ...
... or child's age ...
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... these kids have big dreams ...
... to become all that they can be!
... as we continue to work towards generational change ...
... for the nation of Cambodia. Regardless of the classroom setting or style ...
... or child's age ...
... these kids have big dreams ...
... to become all that they can be!
WASH - Irrigation Project
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
An 900 metre irrigation system was constructed in a provincial village ...
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... due to the fact that we were prevented from installing water wells due to the presence of arsenic in the ground.
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The water has been pumped from the local Stung Seng River ...
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... and piped under two roads into the lake in the village, which acts as a reservoir.
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The locals no longer use the lake for bathing, washing and watering their animals ...
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... in order to prevent contamination. The system now supplies enough water ...
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... for farmers to plant and harvest two crops each year, instead of one.
... due to the fact that we were prevented from installing water wells due to the presence of arsenic in the ground.
The water has been pumped from the local Stung Seng River ...
... and piped under two roads into the lake in the village, which acts as a reservoir.
The locals no longer use the lake for bathing, washing and watering their animals ...
... in order to prevent contamination. The system now supplies enough water ...
... for farmers to plant and harvest two crops each year, instead of one.
Capacity Building ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... of the adults is a focus ...
... particularly with our administration team ...
... as we delegate organisational responsibilities to equip and empower the locals.
... particularly with our administration team ...
... as we delegate organisational responsibilities to equip and empower the locals.
Economic Development ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... field initiatives such as agricultural co-ops ...
... and fish farms ...
... are producing the desired results ...
... and impacting the lives of those previously trapped in the poverty cycle.
However, not all the activitity takes place out on the field ...
... as our team focus on the administrative side of the project to ensure that the co-op members are equipped to carry out their project responsibilities ...
... and meet project accountability standards.
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... and fish farms ...
... are producing the desired results ...
... and impacting the lives of those previously trapped in the poverty cycle.
However, not all the activitity takes place out on the field ...
... as our team focus on the administrative side of the project to ensure that the co-op members are equipped to carry out their project responsibilities ...
... and meet project accountability standards.
Sustainable Activities ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... and vocational skills training projects in the city ...
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... and provinces ...
... continues to benefit ...
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... the trainees and staff of the project ...
... as it not only develops their skills but also provides them with a means of supporting their families.
... and provinces ...
... continues to benefit ...
... the trainees and staff of the project ...
... as it not only develops their skills but also provides them with a means of supporting their families.
WASH ~ Sanitation ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... facilities are appearing ...
... throughout the provincial district ...
... and contributing to the health and well being of the recipients.
... throughout the provincial district ...
... and contributing to the health and well being of the recipients.
WASH ~ Water Wells & Filters ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2011
... continue to be dug throughout the provinces ...
... making life easier for the recipients of individual and community wells ...
... as they use the well water for drinking, bathiing and laundry ...
... and as a result we are seeing benefits of improved health in the beneficiaries with water filters ...
... and training in the use and maintenance thereof ...
... an added benefit of the project.
... making life easier for the recipients of individual and community wells ...
... as they use the well water for drinking, bathiing and laundry ...
... and as a result we are seeing benefits of improved health in the beneficiaries with water filters ...
... and training in the use and maintenance thereof ...
... an added benefit of the project.
WASH ...
by patrickandcarol, July 28, 2011
... has provided homes such as this ...
... which will provide a much needed safe environment to assist in the reintegration process of three young rape victims.
We are sure you can appreciate that at 5, 8 and 9 years of age ...
... these children were too young to be institutionalised and separated from their mothers following such traumatic experiences.
... which will provide a much needed safe environment to assist in the reintegration process of three young rape victims.
We are sure you can appreciate that at 5, 8 and 9 years of age ...
... these children were too young to be institutionalised and separated from their mothers following such traumatic experiences.
Happy Easter ...
by patrickandcarol, April 24, 2011
... from everyone at Empowering Cambodia!
May you be blessed by this joyous season of hope and renewal.
May you be blessed by this joyous season of hope and renewal.
Drawing Board ~ 2nd Quarter 2011
by patrickandcarol, April 01, 2011
In addition to our regular ongoing operations, the following are scheduled for the 2nd quarter 2011.
If you feel inspired by the activities, we would love to have you join us in raising the necessary funds by leading a corporate challenge among family, friends, colleagues and fellow club members.
'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much'.
Helen Keller
If you feel inspired by the activities, we would love to have you join us in raising the necessary funds by leading a corporate challenge among family, friends, colleagues and fellow club members.
'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much'.
Helen Keller
Art for Fair Trade
by patrickandcarol, March 17, 2011
The Western Australia Fair Trade Collective (WAFTC) 'Art for Fair Trade Exhibition' is a fundraiser for Empowering Cambodia.
Merry Christmas ...
by patrickandcarol, December 23, 2010
... from everyone at Empowering Cambodia ...
... and special greetings from the children and staff at Rehoboth Community Development Centre.
... and special greetings from the children and staff at Rehoboth Community Development Centre.
SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITY ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2010
... 'Sew Empowered' recently participated in a Christmas Fair along with a number of projects providing skills training and income generation opportunities for the underprivileged.
It is our intention to see projects such as 'Sew Empowered' not only capable of sustaining themselves but also other projects that provide vocational skills training ...
... as we continue to partner with those providing shelters for girls.
After being involved in a 'Human Trafficking Forum' we are now committed to equip and empower even more girls in the project throughout the coming years.
It is our intention to see projects such as 'Sew Empowered' not only capable of sustaining themselves but also other projects that provide vocational skills training ...
... as we continue to partner with those providing shelters for girls.
After being involved in a 'Human Trafficking Forum' we are now committed to equip and empower even more girls in the project throughout the coming years.
PILOT FISH FARM ...
by patrickandcarol, November 15, 2010
... feasibility study and business plan are now complete. Several sites were identified for the pilot fish farm and ultimately one chosen for the implementation of the project.
With staff trained and technical supervision in place the project operation stage is underway. This will include periodic on-site visits to the project which have been scheduled in advance, in order to ensure that the project operates at maximum efficiency.
The managers ...
... always enjoy showing visiting teams their operation ...
... and we look forward to the ongoing reports on the success of the pilot project. We are always keen to see families working on sustainable activities.
With staff trained and technical supervision in place the project operation stage is underway. This will include periodic on-site visits to the project which have been scheduled in advance, in order to ensure that the project operates at maximum efficiency.
The managers ...
... always enjoy showing visiting teams their operation ...
... and we look forward to the ongoing reports on the success of the pilot project. We are always keen to see families working on sustainable activities.
