on the 25th May 2009, a group of USC MBA students, lead by Professor Joe arrived in Phnom Penh to conduct a three-day-volunteer program with the Riverkids Foundation training the staff, introducing the girls to cooking using solar power and leading the kids in kite-making.On the first day, they met all key staff of Riverkids then we discussed around some important topics included: communicating with stakeholders, effective communication, Evaluating subordinates and superiors.
On the second day, the USC students showed the staff and the girls in the community how to use solar power to cook food. They b
rought their own materials for cooking such as pots, food and solar “CooKits”.After laying the pots, full of vegetables and meat, inside the “CooKits” in the sun for 3 hours, food could be served. “Wow! I can’t believe the sun light can be used to cook. I can’t believe this,” exclaimed Srey Mom, one of Riverkids’ Get Ready Girls, saying that it was the first time she had seen such cooking.
The last day of volunteering at Riverkids, the USC students had a happy time teaching the kids to make kites. There were 30 children involved in this activity. To fly out their new kites, all of them got on three Tuk Tuk to the gardens near the Royal Palace. The wide, open grounds and windy day were the ideal setting for a test light. Cheering and laughing made by the groups of people playing aroun
d them.They also had opportunity to have lunch outdoor and went a super market with all USC volunteers for ice cream. It was really amazing day for the kids.
The 3 days the USC students have spent at Riverkids have been invaluable to students, staff and children alike and will be a treasured memory for all for a long time to come. Riverkids’ staffs really appreciate their kind hearted deeds and would like to say “Thank You So Much” for their donation of time and money us. The staff and children are looking forward to meeting them again. Also a million thanks to Sister Dale Edmonds, Riverkids Founder and our grateful donors.
Written by Som Rithy
Coordinator of Education
Riverkids Foundation
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