From Siĕmréab (Siem Reap), Cambodia this morning comes the news that remitted funds of US dollars have been transferred to Siem Reap. Our associate in Siem Reap reports: We should have the 8 bags ready for delivery middle of next…
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Getting ready for the next rice delivery
Today we are remitting funds to KILT in Cambodia as they begin to prepare for the next rice delivery early in September. Each teacher at the school plus a family suffering from HIV/AIDS will receive a 50kg bag of rice.…
KILT’s report on the rice delivery
From KILT’s blog: Rice4Life have a great program supporting the staff at Khvien Village Primary School located near the Angkor Archaeological Park with rice. KILT with the continued support of the Darius Alamouti Foundation (DAF) and a money loan from…
This week’s rice delivery to the teachers
From Siem Reap, Kourosh Agassi reports: The School Director said that he was Sok Sabai (Very Happy) with the rice and your continued support. Rosalette was away for the week and we decided not to hold up the delivery any…
New partnership with KILT
Following Robbie’s visit, we have linked with local NGO (Non-Government Organisation) KILT. There are many NGOs operating in Cambodia and KILT focus on the supply of corruption free rice. In a country where rice is the de-facto currency, the supply…
End of year party at Khvien Primary School
From Siem Reap, Veasna reports: Mr.Hon recognized everything those students, so their vacation will be 31st of July 2009. You know, there will be a program party when they start their holiday. Mr. Hon said that, all of them will…
Robbie returns to Khvien!
Robbie leaves Sydney tomorrow, Saturday, bound for Khvien village. Amongst his priorities are to make arrangements for a replacement English-language teacher for the school. Rice4Life sponsors English language classes for the village children on Saturday of each week in a…
Khvien school maintains enrolment numbers despite hard economic times
Current school enrolment: Grade 1 49 students (31 boys, 18 girls) [1 class] Grade 2 82 students (46 boys, 36 girls) [2 classes] Grade 3 85 students (47 boys, 38 girls) [2 classes] Grade 4 48 students (24 boys, 24…
Preparing for the new School Year
Today funds were remitted to Mr Hon for the purchase of items for the new school year commencing September 15th. Students from grades 4, 5 and 6 will be measured for tailor-made school uniforms; 141 uniforms will be made of…
News from the countryside
Our correspondent Suy Vandy reports that the rainy season is well advanced and that everywhere in the countryside people have started working in the paddy fields.