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Above: Living in the toxic conditions at Steung Meanchey took a serious toll on Panya's physical and emotional health. She was racked with painful skin conditions and spent several hours a day crying.
Right: Since joining the Community Child Care program, Panya is healthier than she has ever been. She is now cared for by her older sister, loves to do art projects and spends the better part of her days laughing and singing. |
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Above: Dalin used to spend every day atop the mountains of rubbish at Steung Meanchey foraging for recyclable goods, and never knew anything about life beyond the confines of the Steung Meanchey landfill site. It was there that she met Scott in June 2006.
Right: Today Dalin is a 3rd grade student who excels in her CCF art and English classes. She loves to study with her friends and would like be a clothing retailer in the future.
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Above left: Physical violence is common in Pagna's household. When he began attending the child care center he was quiet and withdrawn, often sleeping all morning or clinging to his sister during activities.
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Above right: Over the course of six months, Pagna has become more playful and outgoing and loves to make jokes and do art projects. His health has improved as dramatically as his confidence, and today he is a loving and happy boy who gives lots of hugs.
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Above left: After leaving their poverty-stricken homeland in Svay Reang province, Sarom spent her days caring for her younger brother and sister while her parents picked recyclables at the dump. She was ill and underweight when she came to CCF in September 2007.
Right: Sarom is growing and becoming healthier every day, and loves to draw pictures of flowers with her younger sister. She just completed her first year of primary school. Her favorite subject at CCF is English.
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Far left: While growing up in Steung Meanchey, Eang never had the chance to attend school, and instead spent her days taking care of her family's house. When evening came she went with her mother to pick garbage in the darkness.
Left: Eang joined CCF in November 2006, and will soon start 3rd grade at the local primary school. She loves to study Khmer and English, and hopes to be an English teacher in the future.
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Above: Reaksmey toiled from dawn until dusk in the garbage dump, often carrying heavy recyclables in bags that were twice his size.
Right: Today Reaksmey is a sunny presence at CCF and public school, and has made tremendous strides in learning English.
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Above: Srey Ny left the desperate poverty of her farming village in Kandal province to live with an aunt in Steung Meanchey. There she and her sister rose at 4:00 am daily to work in the toxic dumpsite.
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Above: Srey Ny joined CCF in 2005 and has been a part of the Operation Rescue accelerated program at primary school, where she will soon begin the 6th grade. She has gained self-assurance in her studies, and excels in her CCF art classes.
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