LATEST UPDATES ON OUR WORK
SOMETIMES IT TAKES SOMEONE WHO DOESN´T GIVE UP
Some children carry more than children should. But there is hope, and we are so grateful to God for what He is doing, step by step, in the villages where we work.
VOAN´S JOURNEY. FROM POVERTY TO PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE
When Voan was in grade nine, people tried convincing him to quit school and work illegally on fishing boats in Thailand. The promised salary sounded enormous compared to what his family earned in an entire year.
A CHANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – EDUCATION PROTECTS FROM EXPLOITATION
Many young people in the villages have not completed their education. Some follow in their parents’ footsteps and become farmers. However, many are sent by their families to work in cities, other regions, or even abroad.
ACT EARLY, PROTECT SUSTAINABLY
Our third year working in the villages has begun, and as we look ahead to 2026, we do so with deep gratitude for all that has grown over the past year—and with hope for what lies ahead. This year brings new steps for us as an organization, and for several families in the villages we serve.
GROWING HOPE — A LOOK BACK AT 2025
2025 has been an eventful year, and with Christmas just around the corner, we have two wonderful reasons to celebrate—and to give thanks together with you and the people we serve.
EVERY ENCOUNTER MATTERS – INSIGHTS INTO OUR WORK WITH FAMILIES
It is wonderful to have you standing with us against human trafficking and modern slavery in Cambodia. Already this year, a great deal has been achieved—and we see especially clearly that close, trusting work with families is the key to lasting and meaningful change.
EDUCATION INSTEAD OF CHILD LABOR
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you – thanks to you, we have been able to give 725 children and young people access to school so far this year. Your regular donations and the fundraising campaigns on Betterplace in particular have enabled us to provide enough school kits this year.
TIDA´S STORY
Recently, we met Tida (name changed) . She is 7 years old and lives with her father and siblings in very modest conditions. Sadly, her mother has passed away.
EDUCATION PROTECTS
In the remote villages where we work, we see the same reality again and again: Children who cannot read or write even after several years in school.
BLESSINGS AND CHALLENGES
In our last newsletter, we shared a glimpse into the often very difficult situations many families face here in Cambodia. The reasons why some people in Cambodia continue to live under extremely challenging conditions — and why some even fall victim to modern slavery — are complex and interconnected.
EXTREME SITUATIONS. BETWEEN RAINY AND DRY SEASONS
It has not rained across Cambodia for over 5 months now.
The dry season causes many water holes and smaller rivers to dry up, and April is particularly hot.
VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
Looking back on the past year, we can be so grateful and happy about everything that has been made possible. We already wrote about this in our last newsletter.
Now, as we look ahead to the new year, we see a lot of work before us.