Lorna Mead, Colleen Newnham and Jud Hunter who travelled to CambodiaCambodia effort earns recognition
Townsville Bulletin (Australia)
FIVE Townsville women have received recognition for their efforts in helping the underprivileged in Cambodia.
The Soroptimist International of Townsville (SIT) group received an international finalist award for their project Weekend with Sobbhana (Cambodia) Medical Mission.
SIT president Colleen Newnham said the trip early last year had been a real eye-opener.
"The trip made me realise how very privileged we are and what we take for granted, such as clean water," she said.
"We went to one of the schools that children attend who have lost limbs from land mines and it was so sad.
"All kids should have a safe place to play and it's terrible that they don't.
"They don't even have access to basic health care."
But Ms Newnham said she also experienced some of the beauty of the country.
"The people were lovely and so friendly," she said.
"It's a beautiful country that has unfortunately been devastated by war.
"These people share what little they have, even if it's only a coconut they will lop the top off and share it with you."
Ms Newnham said since the trip the group has sponsored a small village through the Hands Across Borders project.
"We are rebuilding this village and building schools, hospitals, sanitation and clearing away land mines," she said.
The Soroptimist International of Townsville (SIT) group received an international finalist award for their project Weekend with Sobbhana (Cambodia) Medical Mission.
SIT president Colleen Newnham said the trip early last year had been a real eye-opener.
"The trip made me realise how very privileged we are and what we take for granted, such as clean water," she said.
"We went to one of the schools that children attend who have lost limbs from land mines and it was so sad.
"All kids should have a safe place to play and it's terrible that they don't.
"They don't even have access to basic health care."
But Ms Newnham said she also experienced some of the beauty of the country.
"The people were lovely and so friendly," she said.
"It's a beautiful country that has unfortunately been devastated by war.
"These people share what little they have, even if it's only a coconut they will lop the top off and share it with you."
Ms Newnham said since the trip the group has sponsored a small village through the Hands Across Borders project.
"We are rebuilding this village and building schools, hospitals, sanitation and clearing away land mines," she said.
3 comments:
Good job ladies, thank you.
To all the Aussie ladies for helping poor unfortunate Cambodian people,may God bless you with the same kindness.
Ladies! please keep on smiling! You're all look great!
Thank you for your kikndenss heart and caring. May God bless you all forever and ever:)
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