Art... not Garfunkel

Art 'n stuff. The art from the Goodwill Centre arrived back in Australia, you may remember a small project we undertook to take the opportunity to show the children of our local community what it was like for children in Cambodia.  They exchanged artwork and pre printed postcards. Toni was asked by the Principal to present the art to the children and explain some of the intricacies. It was well received and we'll continue with a similar project...

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and the work continues

and the work continues While we have been busy fund raising, it's easy sometimes to forget what it's all about, so just a quick reminder. These are some of the people we help out with small donations of food to allow them to send their children to the Goodwill Centre.  (users who receive this update via email will need to go to the website to view the slideshow) Other projects underway include the paying of the wages of two teachers,...

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Fund Raising Charity Garage Sale

Done and dusted ! It went well and although the numbers were down a little on two years ago, we have raised about $800 with a few last minute sales still trickling in from some of the left over items.  Thanks to our biggest customer, this sale and the last one two years ago, Daniel from Glenn's Ck Rd (I promise not to tell Sophie) Viola, Sunny and Letisha trying out the walking machine ! Snapping up the bargains and a link here to...

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"Garage Sale" in the local Newspaper

"Garage Sale" in the local Newspaper Newspaper Article Toni did a recent phone interview for the local Newspaper with an article that made it in on Tuesday 7 Oct. You can access the full article here  Thanks to the Daily Examiner for that. Just a minor change, the handsome fellow is not Trevor but a lovely Irishman who helps out in Cambodia. The photo was taken on the steps of the Romdual School which is the small rural school  in...

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quick thank you

Garage Sale - 13 October (update) We have had some awesome support for the Garage (Jumble) Sale coming up at the Nymboida Hall on 13 October but let the donations of bric-a-brac and no longer wanted items around the house flow in.  You can drop them down the hall on the Saturday 12 Oct in the afternoon where I will be setting up or contact me via the Contacts page on this site or phone on 6649 4263 Donations Interesting this school holidays we had a random Dad and Son from Brisbane turn up at our place as they were looking for somewhere...

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Design and Donations

Donors We have had several donations recently that have been very welcome. Our mystery donor, who is a local Nymboidian (is that a word ?) who asked to remain anonymous, is sponsoring a student through University in Phnom Penh via COLT. This s a huge commitment and we were stunned by the level of generosity.  We have had a donation of $100 from Trevor's mother, Ann and $50 from Phil & Chantel Wilson. L to R: Toni, Sok Mong, Sok Mong's...

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more updates

Market Stall As mentioned previously, Toni sells her excess produce,  grown at our property, and cheese she hand makes herself,  along with an eclectic mix of items at the local Nymboida markets. The profits going as donations. Plenty  of work goes into the stall, making cheese etc.  This week there was a donation of plants to sell, thanks Jennie.  As well as Toni selling some Buddah's from a local crafstman. The money from...

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A new donor and more

New Donor A new regular donor has come on board to specifically sponsor a project we have identified with COLT. That is sponsoring the education of a student who wants to attend University. We will keep everyone updated on how this progresses. We have also recently organised another local who was keen to work directly with CHOICE in Cambodia, we helped facilitate his contacting them and was able to reassure him that CHOICE were reputable and did great work with those in need in Cambodia. This was one of the reasons we stayed for nearly a year...

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Garage Sale Coming up

Garage Sale While we haven't set a date yet, it would be great for people to start casting an eye over stuff in the back of the cupboard or tucked away in the garage and if they don't really need it, please consider donating it to the Annual Fundraising Garage Sale.  Long time followers might remember the last one, which was a great success.  If your memory, like mine, is getting a little vague, you can check out the one we had in 2011...

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Benefit Dinner - Done !

The benefit dinner was a great success. There were around 70 people there who all enjoyed a wonderful buffet dinner with an amazing range of dishes, all donated by generous locals, Thank you so much. The highlight of the evening was a truly informative presentation by Professor Sharon Sullivan. Sharon has extensive knowledge of Angkor and the history of Cambodia and her talk was very professional and entertaining. It was still being mentioned at the markets the next day. The entertainment was a great mixture of acapella by the 'Young' boys, folk...

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Upcoming Benefit Dinner and new donors

Updates to the Fundraiser Get your skates on, the sumptuous buffet dinner and evening entertainment is on Saturday 8th June at the Nymboida Hall. We have an awesome and eclectic mix of meals that will be available plus free entertainment all night.  Call or email Toni to make sure we have you on the list, plenty of info here, Flyer Thanks to the locals donating a dish for the night If you are interested in helping, don't forget...

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Cambodian Benefit Dinner

Cambodian Benefit Dinner Dinner Flyer We will be holding our next fundraiser on Saturday 8th of June. The 2011 'Taste of Asia" dinner and open mic night was such a success that we thought we would visit the idea again. This years event will be held at the Nymboida Community Hall. Local boys Clayton and Sebastion Young will be performing two pieces, one of which will feature their beautiful voices. They are members of the Gondwana National...

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Plenty going on

Plenty going on Nymboida School Presentation Toni with the kids Toni went to give a talk at the local Nymboida School which has only sixteen students. The small size of the school was probably helpful as it was the first time she had done this style of presentation and it was quite casual and relaxed. We plan to organise a "postcard" and artwork swap with the children from the Goodwill Center in Cambodia. We feel the experience will...

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Stueng Hav completion

Stueng Hav The outdoor enclosure at the Stueng hav center, which we part funded has finally been completed. The children now have a safe and dry area to play, study and learn out of the torrential tropical rains of Cambodia. There was an opening ceremony with local dignitaries and parents in attendance. The children received certificates and gifts from the Village Chief. M'Lop Tapang, who we have mentioned many times in past posts, performed a dance for the occasion. You can read more about the excellent work being done in Steung Hav.  For...

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update

C.H.O.I.C.E Choice are one of the wonderful organisations which we support in Cambodia. Situated in the Capitol, Phnom Penh, they provide fresh drinking water, food, clothing and medical care. After returning to Australia I joined their facebook group and discovered that they are involved in much more than I had previously thought. In recent weeks they:  organised transport to public schools for 60 children who live in remote areas and the...

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Following up from back home

Sok Mong saying thank you Sok Mong is one of the young adults from Cambodia whom we are helping pay for his costs through Uni As well as helping with his Uni fees we have donated to help with extra English literacy classes Food Drops We have also helped with two more food drops, these are done under the proviso that the children of the families attend the Goodwill Centre Romdual School Two generous Nymboida locals, Jen and...

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