Month: December 2009

Veasna’s university fees paid by sponsors

We are very happy that we have friends who are sponsoring Veasna’s university studies at Build Bright University, Siem Reap campus. He is studying for a Bachelor degree in English and hopes to be able to use his training in helping his…

More teachers receive rice

From Siem Reap, comes news that KILT have made the December shipment of rice to Khvien village. The rice was sourced from a merchant in nearby Siem Reap. They report: 10 Bags December 2009 Shipment. Please note the extra small…

Wonderful news

It was wonderful to receive the latest news regarding rice delivery.  Thanks to all those involved in this programme and to God for His provision.

Wonderful news

It was wonderful to hear that, despite adversity, the programme is still running.  Thanks to KILT, Karoosh and all those involved, and praise to God for His provision.

Price of Cambodian rice increased after exports to Europe

Prices of Cambodian rice went up after Cambodian Millers Association began exporting Cambodian rice to Europe, reports Radio Free Asia. Mr. Soy Sopheap, representative of the Golden Rice Association, said high grade Cambodian rice such as Malis rice, Neang Minh…

RICE4LIFE supplies five tonnes of rice!

This year’s total weight of rice supplied to the village is 4.8 tonnes. Beneficiaries are the teachers at the school and a family suffering from HIV/AIDS.  For details on the RICE4TEACHERS program, click here.      

December rice delivery to teachers

Teachers at Khvien village primary school will benefit from the regular rice delivery next week. Also to receive rice will be a village family suffering from HIV/AIDS. Karoosh has sourced a grade of rice which is the next highest grade…

KILT milling again soon!

News from Karoosh in Siem Reap is that with rice harvest in January, they’re hoping to be rice milling again ready for deliveries. This will be a marvellous recovery from the devastation in the recent typhoon.

Rice Prices May Climb About 50%, Vietnam Food Says

By Van Nguyen and Luzi Ann Javier Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) — Rice prices may climb about 50 percent next year as demand surges, according to a food official in Vietnam, the world’s second-biggest exporter. Import demand is increasing after typhoons…