“Sorrow and celebration can coexist together in a heart quite authentically.  We don’t have to pick one or the other. We can simply have both” ~ Lysa TerKeurst

We send our sincere condolences and prayers to Mary and Sarin and their family at the passing of Mary’s father, Ton Chap. May they find comfort in the cherished moments they shared together.

Mary’s father

We also send our congratulations to Mary and Sarin at the engagement of their oldest daughter, Vita. Vita was a shy, four-year old when we partnered with her father in 2005 to build the first classrooms at Spitler School. Now she is a beautiful, confident 22-year old woman about to start a new life with her fiancé, Tep Ratha. We send them, and both families, the best of wishes in this joyous time.

Vita 4 years old

Vita’s engagement with her fiance, Tep Ratha

We are happy to share a report from Sineth Khorn, a Spitler School administrator and English teacher: 

“Mr. Sanderson Scott Wayne from Canada led a group from QSI International School of Shenyang, in Hong Kong, China, on a trip to Cambodia for a study exchange.
During their visit, they connected with Spitler Primary School’s principal and organized a full day of sessions focused on environmental conservation.  The event included both indoor and outdoor activities, providing a comprehensive educational experience for the students.”

We are always excited to see such enthusiasm in sharing new subjects to our students and we continue to be humbled by the service of volunteers.

Hong Kong study group

With all our schools located in rural villages with no connection to Siem Reap’s water utilities, we rely upon wells to provide clean water for our students and staff. Recently, our two wells at the Spitler Primary School have needed repairs. We could not have asked for more perfect donors to help with these well repairs than Mindi and John Clark. Their passion for clean water wells is quite amazing!
We invite you to click here and read Mindi’s inspiring narrative of achieving 100 wells, and about their motivation to make a difference for the children of Cambodia. 
We raise a glass of clean water to you, Mindi and John. Thank you.