Vulnerable children in Riverkids center – by Pheakdey

This is Vanny*, one of the girls currently in Riverkids’ Get Ready Girls Programme.

Vanny has been with us for a year. During the first 6 months, she benefited a lot from the Life Skills lessons that we gave her. We saw her self-confidence and self-esteem accelerated. Previously lost and without hope, she is now able to set goals for her future.

On 28 September 2009, she successfully graduated from the Get Ready Programme and continued her studies through Riverkids’ assistance to primary level at the state school.

“Riverkids supported me in many ways. They supplied my stationery, paid for my school fees, bought me school uniform and provided morning snack before I go to school,” said the young girl with a grateful smile.

“I am very thankful to the generous donors and volunteers in Cambodia and abroad for the support that they have given me. Without your help, I would not be able to go back to school. Thank you for giving me a bright future. “

Another pair of boys, Charlie* and his best friend, Bob* have been with Riverkids’ Weekly Boarder Programme for a year.

We keep the children safe by giving them a safe environment to sleep at night, daily food, clothes, body-cleaning supplies, stationery, school uniform, school bags, school fees and many more.

“We love our Housemother because she cooks delicious meals for us in the day time and looks after us at night. We want to be good people when we grow up!” said the happy kids.

Please help us reach out to more vulnerable children and keep them safe.

*Due to our child protection policy, pseudonyms have been used.