It is difficult to visit our newest SAHAKA members at home because of the distance between them. We sponsor these luncheons, sometimes at restaurants; however, we’ve found that many attendees prefer rice and sour fish soup and are not interested in even trying new dishes. For that reason, we decided to have our luncheon at…
The SAHAKA FOUNDATION staff, with the cooperation of the Community Council of Women and Children (CCWC) and leaders of seven villages in the Dounkeng commune, Komchaymea district, Prey Veng province, allowed me to tag along with them as they assessed the needs of the poorest families in the area. We visited 13 families in the…
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…
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 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…
Charities Aid Foundation of America The SAHAKA FOUNDATION ORGANISATION (SFO) is pleased to announce that it has been accepted by the Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF America) and has received its first payment from a grant submitted to it for this year. The funds received will help with the preschool program in Prey Veng, and…
Although the residential care of vulnerable children at the Wat Opot Children’s Community has been terminated, the follow-up work with the children continues… but it is no longer under the umbrella of Partners in Compassion-Cambodia. A new Organization has been formed to take over the administration and funding of ongoing programs that assist those children…