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Volunteer Viewpoints

Friends-International — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:12:16 +0000

Volunteers Alicia and Riny share their thoughts as they see our field work at first hand during their orientation.

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Compassion and Accountability in Cambodia: ChildSafe and Friends-International

Friends-International — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:33:18 +0000

A piece by Panha Chezda, published recently on Chaktomuk Insight highlighted the startling claim by the head of the Department of Social Affairs in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia, that some organized beggars could be earning upwards of $3,000 a month. Another recent article from ChildSafe Movement also put the spotlight on the alarming rise of large-scale family-organised child begging in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This raises a dilemma. When...

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Future Hopes

Friends-International — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:13:10 +0000

How we ensure ‘Futures for Families’! This story is about Ros*, who is in his late 50’s and comes from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A few years ago he moved with his wife and five...

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2025, A Year At Friends

Friends-International — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:05:12 +0000

As we move into 2026, let’s look back at just a few of the highlights of 2025, from the exciting to the challenging, at Friends-International. In January, we looked at how our FI programs...

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Building Futures (and hope) Through Skills Training

Friends-International — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:40:03 +0000

A positive outlook after troubled times in this story from Cambodia… Despite the welcome ceasefire, border tensions continue to affect communities across Cambodia. Many families (estimated at 500K persons) have left their homes for...

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Futures For Families – A Second Chance

Friends-International — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:41:42 +0000

Futures For Families - how determination helped Ardi build a better future for himself, and his family.

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Futures For Families – A Grandmother’s Dream

Friends-International — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:15:12 +0000

Keeping A Dream Alive Takmao town lies on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. There, a 68-year-old grandmother has become the steady center of a family shaped by hardship. With her...

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Market Stalls to School Desks: Rina’s Journey Back to School

Friends-International — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:33:55 +0000

At just 13 years old, Rina* has already carried responsibilities far beyond her years. As the eldest of four, she grew up in a family facing deep financial hardship. By the time she reached...

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Looking Out For Families

Friends-International — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:20:29 +0000

As the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia continues to hold, we look at some very positive actions taken by the Thai government and NGO’s to protect vulnerable migrants during this crisis. Our Friends Thailand...

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Sunee’s Journey!

Friends-International — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:07:33 +0000

Meet Sunee28-year-old mum Sunee* lives in the Klongtoei community of Bangkok with her three young children, ages eight, seven, and four. All of her kids attended school. Her husband unfortunately did not help with...

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