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100% of donations are applied to the programs in Cambodia - ZERO overheads!
Leading News
"PRICELESS" - PLC Sydney
In contrast to the freedom and adventure which we discovered in Vietnam, Cambodia was an entirely different experience. Having been warned about the increased levels of safety we needed to uphold, our first day in Phnom Penh began with
Janne's News - Nov 09
Dear friends and partners,
This week marks the end of the first UN held Khmer Rouge trial of Duch – the infamous head of Toul Sleng – a torture and death chamber of more than 14,000 Khmers. Duch has said he is guilty and he has said he is sorry, but these words have little meaning for the survivors for he also says “I was just following orders”. There is no remorse.
Taxi Girls in Cambodia
I was recently sent an old email from Janne Ritskes in Cambodia, which I thought I should share.
Dear friends and supporters,
I keep thinking that I have seen it all; that nothing will shock me anymore but as usual, I am wrong.
Relocation Ethics
Recently, a TFA supporting Foundation asked Janne for her perspectives on "the ethical issue of whether NGOs should provide services to relocated communities as a human rights imperative or whether by NGOs undertaking this they actually ‘legitimise’ relocation policies".
Here is Janne's insightful and typically interesting response....
Janne's News - Sep 2009
Dear friends and partners,
I am sitting here in my office listening to the patter of rain – rain and more rain – this summer has been the summer of rain. Since we returned to Cambodia in August, the rains have fallen in a steady, weeping fashion. For some of our families, the rain is a blessing – the rice will grow well this year if it doesn’t flood. For others.....
Local developements
Breaking News Oct 2009.
After 8 years of supporting Cambodia, TFA now has DGR tax accreditation in our own right. Having received "Approved Organisation" status by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, OADGS approval of AusAID and Treasury, we are very pleased and proud to have achieved this status as testimony to our fantastic community support.
One of our primary goals is to stay connected to the community and keep our organisational overhead at zero - we are driven to deliver every cent of every dollar donated to Cambodia!
"Focus on Scopus" (Mount Scopus Memorial College, Vic)
For the first time in Mt Scopus history, 14 year 9 students, under the supervision of Mr Morris and Mrs Wolters, embarked on a journey to Cambodia that had the potential to change their view of the world. The aim of the project was to supply materials and hands on support to families in a rural community and to the children of a Phnom Penh orphanage. Preparations began early in term 2 when the students involved had to come up with ideas
Building in Battambang (William Dove)
I yelped in pain as the hammer struck my left thumb for about the hundredth time. It was now a bloody pulpy mess. My left forefinger also bore evidence of hammer wounds, the nail blackened and bleeding. The pain was intense and I swore under my breath, struggling to understand how it was that I could hit my thumb and finger with such precision and power, while the clout I was attempting to strike was standing proud and unscathed in the middle of the digit carnage.
Schoolies Out To Lend a Hand
"These students didn't want to waster their money on partying, they wanted to do something more productive like humanitarian work," she said.
St Brigid's College Horsham students are offering an ironing service as a fundraiser for a trip to Cambodia later this year.
Update - Janne Jun09
Dear friends and partners,
This month we have had a number of firsts – unusual events that have touched my heart.
Update from Janne in Cambodia - May09
Yesterday was one of those days that makes everything worthwhile. I went to see our programs in Kompong Thom. Apo, my manager there, took us to see a village called Preah Nongkor. My first impression was one of total dismay.
Tabitha Foundation Australia
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Tabitha programs impact an amazing number of desperately poor children, women and families. We are not aware of any other program that is as effective for your contribution, delivering measurable results in alleviating poverty. We hope that you find the site informative and interesting. The site will provide up to date news, stories and information on future events. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have information to share or would like to find out more about our programs. Vincent Moran |
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