Trapeang Thum

As we have now rented a house in Trapeang Thum (see http://camparisincambodia.blogspot.com) it will be possible to spend longer periods of time in this area without the travelling back to Takeo every night.

Map and Nyet's house is falling apart and the family have had to find shelter elsewhere,  so the first project is to build something new for her family.  This will be done by the village men and constructed from bamboo and wood.

Cambodians have large families, there is a desperate need for family planning education as they have more children than they can afford to support.  The men in the villages find it very difficult to find work and often need to travel to the city for short-term employment.  Alcohol is a big problem also as the men are sitting around idly all day.

Remember Srey Huoy (see Preay Pheal Village). I am so excited she has responded so well to her treatment, after the eye operation she can now ride a bicycle and go to the market for her mother.  Such an amazing difference and hopefully her literacy will now improve, but learning is very difficult for her.