Many times, when we go out to the villages to interview new students referred to us by local officials or social service workers, we run into situations we did not expect but that need to be addressed. Yesterday was no exception. While interviewing a grandmother who is caring for her grandson, three displaced families, who…
On Wednesday morning, Dara and his family picked me up, and we headed out to Bati, where we picked up six of our former Watopotian children at their homes. They are the first to be chosen to receive educational support for the coming year. WE took them into the Somrong Yaong Market first to buy…
These pictures, and so many others, were taken by Scott Rotzoll on the 25th of October during the school supply distribution in Prey Veng. Backpacks and notebooks were given to ten children from each of the five surrounding villages. The children were chosen by the village leader according to those who were most needy. Twenty…
This past Saturday (October 18th)we were able to take a group of Watopotians out for dinner at one of Phnom Penh’s popular resturants. Josh and Scott were able to to join us for the occassion, which included six of the seven University students who are receiving full or partial financial assitence with their university fees.…
It is good to be back in Cambodia, reuniting with Watopotian Alumni and making plans for the future of the SAHAKA FOUNDATION. Some come alone from distant provinces just to say hello… Others who are living and working in Phnom Penh bring their partners along with an evening meal, While others living in my neighborhood…
The first meeting in Phnom Penh of three Watopotians who have passed their high school exams and are now interested in furthering their studies. The enrollment process will begin soon, and decisions must be made about where and what to study. Mr. Dara took us on a tour of Phnom Penh, which included a drive…
I returned to Cambodia on the 15th of September, 2025, arriving at the new Techo International Airport on a day they were celebrating the Grand Opening. There were thousands of people there but my entry went smoothly and just minutes after landing I was through customs and back out into the furnace where Dara was waiting. We…
I had not been out to the Prey Veng preschool for a while, and so when Dara said he wanted to make some improvements for the children, I decided to tag along. We went out on a Saturday when there was no school scheduled, and Dara said he had an idea for some playground equipment.…
On the last day of the Khmer New Year, we took some of the Wat Opot children to the beach in Kep for a day of swimming. It had been a while since we had gone on an outing, and Dara and the children had a good time in the water; however, like times before,…
I will be honest and tell you that, at this point, no clear direction is being taken for the future of the SAHAKA FOUNDATION ORGANIZATION (SFO). That is not to say that we are not doing anything. The day school in Prey Veng is doing great. The cement work has been completed under the new…