In Khmer (the majority language in Cambodia), drinking water is called “tuk suat,” which directly translates to “water pretty.” Many families in rural Cambodia have drinking water that is far from pretty, and instead of giving them the energy they need to work, can put them in the hospital with a hefty medical bill in tow.
By Hayley Steinbauer, Program Impact Coordinator, Cambodia Interview with Navin, CWEF Scholarship Student studying Public Administration Navin climbs the steep stairs to show me where she and the other students sleep. The room is large and has around three bunk beds. There is a bathroom unattached from the bedroom. She lives in a Christian dorm with
Greetings! My name is Yinglian, (a CWEF scholarship recipient). Throughout my freshman year, with your generous support, I was able to overcome the financial burden that had been weighing heavily on my academic pursuits, allowing me ample time to focus on my studies. I am here to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of
University students in white and plaid uniforms bustle around the college campus, paying for the next semester and chatting with friends. The new school year is about to start at Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phunry, a petite girl with a big smile, is in her second year at the school. She is
It’s easy to overlook the importance of communicating well. If someone has never been taught good communication skills or witnessed it in others, an individual may not even know the ways that he/she is communicating poorly. For teachers, communication is the primary effort almost all day, every day. What would the impact be on the lives of students
Romaskean and her 4 year-old son, Rothana “The water looked clear and clean,” Romaskean said, “but it started to give us diarrhea and hurt our stomachs.” In partnership with CLEAN Cambodia, Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation (CWEF) gave Romaskean and her family a bio-sand filter in June 2023. Biosand filters, also called slow sand filters, use a combination of sand