Where to now for Bel’s amputee group?
Following the devastation caused by Typhoon Ketsana, much re-building is necessary.
For the members of Khmer Independent Life Team (KILT) this is almost ‘a bridge too far’.
The 18 members are led by Bel Muy, an amputee.
Their only income since the flooding is a jewellery program (which needs to be enhanced)and 4 members work in a restaurant.
They are hoping to re-start rice milling and have plans to re-establish themselves on another site.
Their present house is located 5 km from Siem Reap and is rented for US$200 p.m.
The plan now is to relocate to ano9ther site with a rental of $50 pm and on that land to erect their own building. Materials would cost around $300.
Karoush suggests that in the future they should use a milling machine rather than by hand and such a machine would also cost around $300.
It’s estimated that to establish KILT on a new site will need US$2,000.
For our part, we see that it’s advantageous to RICE4LIFE having KILT operating again, it ensures we have consistent supply of good rice with honest weights and at a good price.
Additionally, our funds paying for rice are not only benefitting Khvien teachers but also the KILT community.