Working together for brighter futures in Cambodia
November 26, 2019 | CambodiaFree Day So, what does a free day mean to we world travellers? Yes, a walk to a newly discovered coffee shop “Browns”, an exploring walk to the Tribe Art Gallery, then a tuk-tuk ride... Read More
Students find hope-filled experiences in Cambodia
January 29, 2019 | CambodiaAfter our arrival at the Phnom Penh airport, our group travelled via bus through the city. When we finished settling in our rooms at the first hotel, we walked through the busy and chaotic streets... Read More
High School students immerse themselves in Cambodia
December 11, 2018 | CambodiaDay 1 Hey everyone it’s Catherine writing to you from Siem Reap, Cambodia!The trip from Toronto went very well, most of us slept the entire flight and once we arrived in Guangzhou we were all... Read More
Revisiting Cambodia’s past with a new hope
October 30, 2018 | CambodiaDay 1: First Day Phnom Penh We arrived! After three flights and many hours we touched down in Phnom Penh. For four of us it was a return visit – for the other five it... Read More
Making things happen in Cambodia
March 5, 2018 | CambodiaMonday, March 5, 2018 Day ONE at the job site, and my team is already making things happen 🙂 Seriously, I could’t be any more proud! After 20+ hours of flying, a long road journey,... Read More
Aquinas students in solidarity with Cambodia
February 5, 2018 | CambodiaBridging the gap Day 1 Today we worked on a project in a small rural community in Kep, Cambodia. Our group planned to construct one water gate and two latrines for the families. At first... Read More
Students improving health for families
December 11, 2017 | CambodiaStories of Survivors Day 1 – Phnom Penh Yesterday we visited Tuol Sleng, the genocide museum. Our guide was a survivor of the genocide and shared incredible stories of his experiences as well as stories... Read More
Adventures in Cambodia
November 1, 2017 | CambodiaMonday, October 23, 2017 7am – The weekend is over and ,hi ho , hi ho–it’s back to work we go !Four new families , four more latrines to build.Were are no longer apprentices and... Read More
Fun and hard work in Cambodia
October 20, 2017 | CambodiaWow, what an amazing start to our journey here in Cambodia. So much fun to connect with previous friends from the 2016 Nepal trip, 6 of us were reunited with Jen Baillee as our team... Read More
Smiles greet volunteers to Cambodia
January 30, 2017 | CambodiaFeb. 4 Today, Saturday February 4, the students started the day by going to the beautiful Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap. The temple is one of the seven wonders of the world and built... Read More
Participant Thoughts
October 19, 2016 | CambodiaDecember 12: This was the last day of work this week. The other group continued scraping and painting the community buildings and it was a tough go. Sometimes work is work. Group number two finished... Read More
February 21, 2015: Sad Farewell
February 23, 2015 | CambodiaThursday was a quieter day around each project site with finishing touches (install toilet, fishing concrete, roof and doors) being complete by Mr. Son and ourselves. Following a few photo ops, hugs and thanks we... Read More