It’s only March and we have already completed the tenth home this year. We are happy to provide a new home for this family with seven children, as before they were living under tarps on the ground. In two weeks, they are in a raised, secure house safe from flooding and animals.
School in Kampong Thom
KARC has built their first school building in Kampong Thom province! Begun in mid February, it was finished on March 3, 2017. The 50 kindergarten students and teacher were delighted to start using it immediately. Their first classroom was an old tarp on the ground, often hot and unprotected from the rainy season.
Wheelchair Delivered to a Gleeful Boy
KARC delivered a wheelchair to this boy. He had spent most of his life lying on a table at his family’s home. He was so excited, anticipating our morning delivery, the family said he did not sleep at all. Days like this makes the 6-hour tuk-tuk rides worth it!
Kantha Bopha Meals for Kids
Bart Belanger and Soporn Mey took meals as a lunch gift to children and their parents at Kontha Bopha Children’s Hospital in Siem Reap.
5 Days & 1,000 Meals
Great news! In 5 days time, KARC partnered with Smile Cambodia to give approximately 1,000 meals to children and their families in Cambodia. Our team members are invaluable and helped to ensure no one was left out. We look forward to helping Smile Cambodia more in the future, supporting their efforts to provide surgeries to […]
A Solar Energy Smile
Alongside building sustainable houses, KARC aims to provide sustainable power as well. Solar panels have been installed in this mom’s home and she is very excited about the free, efficient power now available for her family. KARC’s goal is to provide solar power with every house they build.
Blue Houses Bring Special Visitors!
During the first few months of 2016, KARC has been busy building safe, sustainable homes for families in need. As of March 27th, 5 houses have been built and families can focus on other things, rather than if their house will withhold the soon-to-come rains or are safe to live in. We were honored to have […]
A House for a Grandmother and her Grandson
KARC has finished a home promised to a grandmother and her grandson.
Returning to Serve Smile Cambodia
KARC was honored to receive a second invitation to come and serve children and families alongside Smile Cambodia this February. More meals delivered, more smiles from everyone and more children and families knowing they are loved and cared for.
Sad Report: Sana’s Funeral
We are sad to report that Sana, a child within KARC, has died. KARC helped to have a tumor removed from her eye, but recently the cancer returned. Bart and Siman joined her family for the funeral and burial. Sana was buried with her favorite things, including a stuffed bear from KARC. Through the sadness […]