Help Rural Children of Cambodia Fulfill Potential

Vana Raksmey, a 14-year-old boy, is the youngest boy in the family who lives with 2 older brothers and one older sister. Their house is a bit small and is about 3 km away from the school. He always goes to school by bike. Vana has joined the team since June 2017.

“When TFCF social worker told me that I would have the opportunity to join TFCF football team, I was so happy and surprised about it. I decided to join this program because I thought I have the talent and ability on playing football. I has been good at football since I was 8 years old. Furthermore, I want to be stronger and feel better and more confident physically. I also want to make more friends through this program. The most important is that I want to go to school and do my best on study and not drop out to work.

I am the role of defender on a football team, and I always follow our coach and attend all trainings every week. I’ve learned a lot from him including the skill and technique, such as ball control on the field. I always dream to be a world class professional soccer player who can represent my community, school, province and also my country in the world game. I believe that nothing is impossible, and we can do it. My parents always remind me that I should study hard and do my homework better and don’t make donors and sponsors disappointed. Thank you for the shoes, new balls and everything given to our team. Thank you very much.”

- Message from Vana Raksmey, the project beneficiary

** Vana Raksmey is a fake name due to the privacy and safety of individuals which is respected.

Friendly Match

Finally our football team finished all matches in Oddor Meanchey Province last year. All children have done a great job and got a good result. It is very important for our children to play a friendly match which all children could apply their skills and realize their potential in a game. We will consider to organize more matches and encourage members to participate in friendly matches with other students. We hope to increase children’s confidence level and football skills.

We are grateful for the support we have received from you and local volunteers.I want to take this time to wish you all a Happy New Year of 2019. Let’s make a New Year wish that we could have more people to join us like you in TFCF projects.

With the season’s greeting,

Wen Hung

Links:

• TFCF Cambodia Facebook (in Chinese)