Dear Friends,
In the poor northern province of Stung Treng K.I.D.S. supports the Stung Treng Women’s Development Centre (SWDC) founded and run by an amazing man named Chan Dara Kim. For many years KIDS has provided funds for a preschool/kindergarten. Before Covid, many women came to the Centre to learn the art of weaving silk scarves and while working their children could attend the free early childhood daycare centre. Sadly, due to Covid, the Weaving Centre has closed down however KIDS continues to provide women and families, who are struggling, with free early childhood education for their children and a free computer program for youth.
It is always uplifting to visit these two programs. Every day 50 children come to the preschool/kindergarten Centre to learn, play and receive a hot nutritious meal. The teachers are incredibly dedicated and committed to improving the lives of these children. The mothers and parents are very grateful to have this happy, safe place for their children to go to as they try to eke out a living to support their families.
Seeing these children going from playing in the dirt and wandering around the village to playing with educational toys and learning to read, write and be creative is truly wonderful.
K.I.D.S. provides funds for all the learning materials, toys, playground equipment, salaries, and a hot meal each day. The difference this program makes for the children and the families is immeasurable!
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Thank you for your kindness and support.
Until Next Time,
Adrianne and Rick