I have sponsored children through Plan (Canada) International since the year 2000. I have visited two different children that I have sponsored in Cambodia and it is always a very rewarding experience.
My day with Plan in Tboung Khmum, Cambodia
In Cambodia, there has been a peaceful coexistence with the Cham (Muslim) Community for many years. Sadly, there was recently an incidence of violence against some school girls studying at a local Islamic school - http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/muslim-schoolgirls-gassed-tbong-khmum. It seems that it is difficult for Muslim girls to get an education no matter where they are in the world!
Visit to a new Preschool built by Plan
Pengleap introduced us to the children and then asked me to say a few words and he would translate. I told them about coming from Canada where it is cold and we have to wear coats and boots and hats and mittens. One woman spoke up and said they felt it was cold that day because it was below 30 degrees. I laughed because I was perspiring and it felt like a hot summer day to me!
Learning about Plan's community based projects
Meeting my sponsored child, Sreynich, and her family