In case you missed it: QUARTERLY June – August 2022
Check out some of the things we got up to at CFI from June - August 2022!
Impressions of a remote volunteer
The sounds of a rooster crowing in the background of our video call immediately transported me to rural Cambodia. Next came the sound of the bread vendor with a piercing cry of “parng parng” and the ‘varoom’ of a passing moto. It was the first of several orientation meetings with the CFI team, at [...]
“I will continue to send my child to school every day”
Thyda is a five-year-old girl living with her 40-year-old father, Yong, and her mother in Korngthum Village, Peam Ek Commune Ek Phnom District Battambang Province. Unfortunately, Thyda’s mother is ill and cannot walk or support the family, and she also has extensive medical bills that the family must pay each month. Between the medical [...]
“My lovely Khmer & Math teacher, Sovann”
Meet Channea. She is ten years old, and she is one of our members of the reporter group. She studies grade 4 at Somonors Primary School and would love to tell you about Sovann, her Khmer and Math teacher at CFI. CFI is a place where I feel safe to go to study because [...]
In case you missed it: April 2022 edition
Check out some of the things we got up to at CFI in April 2022!
“We’re expanding the program”
It has been almost two years now since public schools have been closed, following government guidelines. Due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all students had to stay home to stay safe, but now they are finally back! As part of the Just For Kicks (JFK) program, CFI is teaching students at [...]
“We are really happy because we will have a new house soon!”
A secure home is crucial for families, as the home is the place that children come back to, a place where they can feel safe and nurtured. Home is more than just four walls, it is the place where a family can enjoy time together, laugh, and create unforgettable memories. These are a few [...]
In case you missed it: March 2022 edition
Check out some of the things we got up to at CFI in March 2022!
“Everyone’s voice is important”
Listening to the communities’ voices is what matters most to us! At CFI, we think the best way to discover how to improve services in order for them to meet clients’ needs in the most efficient way is to ask for feedback directly from them. This way our team can see what works and [...]
“Khmer New Year Is Back”
In Cambodia, there are a lot of public holidays throughout the year but without a doubt, the most exciting out of all is Khmer New Year. On Khmer New Year, people around the country go back to their hometowns and celebrate this special occasion with friends and family. Celebrations usually mean having a fun, [...]