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This has been a busy week for me. I have moved into my new, comfortable, airy, 3rd-floor apartment at 102, 456 Street, Phnom Penh. It feels like home to me and a good place to meet with Wat Opot alumni and old friends.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On Tuesday we handed out toothpaste, donated by the Sun and Moon Riverside Hotel<\/a>, along with toothbrushes and bath soap, purchased through SAHAKA funds, to several children in the Takeo area…<\/p>\n\n\n

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On Wednesday we traveled to Prey Veng and continued handing out hygiene supplies to the SAHAKA Foundation students. <\/p>\n\n\n

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We stayed until late Friday evening because, while I sat watching the children study on Wednesday morning, it started to rain and everyone had to move their desks to stay dry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I discussed the problem with Mr. Dara and he called one of his contractor friends to give us some suggestions. We agreed on a solution and a price and work began immediately… starting with the removal of a Coconut tree that stood in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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To my surprise and delight, things got put together, much faster than I had expected… <\/p>\n\n\n

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and by Friday evening, as we prepared to leave for Phnom Penh, the work crew was putting the finishing touches on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n

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and by the way, the bathrooms are also finished and it is now possible for Westerners like me to sit, shower, and shave in comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thanks for checking us out. If you are interested in learning more about The SAHAKA Foundation or in supporting our work, please check out our website. https:\/\/www.sahaka.org\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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