Dear Friends,
We want to wish you all a Happy New Year!! As we say goodbye, to what has been a very difficult year for so many around the world, we want to also acknowledge the kindness, compassion and generosity we have experienced and observed, and all of us at K.I.D.S. thank everyone for your support.
We are pleased to say that recently we were able to start our bicycle distribution program to students and families in Cambodia. Each year, K.I.D.S. provides hundreds of bicycles that help young people get to school. Our friend and partner Kim Thol and his brother recently delivered bikes to some of the neediest children at several rural schools. The families also use the bikes to get to markets and to clinics. Needless to say, the students and families were very happy!!! A bike makes the difference between getting an education or not.
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We also continue our COVID relief for families who are unable to provide for their children due to lack of work right now. The families are very grateful for this support during these very difficult times. The older students in our Smart Kids education program along with the Smart Kids Manager Mr. Hak, buy all the food and give out a small stipend to help the families get through the month.... hence the hand-drawn decorated envelopes.
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Sohing, who runs the K.I.D.S. Farm School English program also helps distribute funds and food each month for student’s families, thanks to K.I.D.S. donors.
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As this New Year unfolds we are hopeful that we will all find ways to make it through these trying times. We have been getting many messages from our Cambodian friends and kids and they pass on their wishes for “ happiness, good health, good luck, a long life and success”. We echo their wishes to you all.
Take care,
Until next time,
Adrianne and Rick