By Barbara Rosasco | Secretary & Treasurer
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A Kasumisou Scholar gives back to others !
Earlier this year we had reported that in response to the Covid-19 threat, the Cambodian government shut down much of the economy including all of the schools and universities for the month of April. In recent months, some things in Cambodia , such as the schools, have returned to normal. The government re-opened the schools and universities in August and our five Kasumisou Scholars have all returned to classroom learning. However, the economic impact of COVID on the country has been severe, gravely impacting the two biggest drivers of the "new" Cambodian economy, the garment industry and tourism, both of which remain in a severe recession.
This month we would like to put a spotlight on one student, Ms. S, currently age 24.
Ms. S is studying English language education and she aspires one day, to become an English professor. She is hopeful that she will be able to complete her Bachelor’s degree program at the beginning of 2022.
Ms. S supports herself by working full time in the office at Champey Academy. Juggling studies with work, Ms. S continues to work hard toward her degree, hoping that upon completion, she will be able to go on to graduate school in pursuit of her dream of becoming a professor. Ms. S. continues, as she has done for years , to work extremely hard to improve her own life.
Giving back !
We are excited to report that recognizing the opportunities that education can offer to kids from disadvantaged backgrounds like so many of the young students at our Champey Academ of Arts, Ms. S has recently decided to “ give back” and to help others by volunteering to teach English to a roster of about 10 students from our art and dance school during her lunch hour.
Your generous support of our program has given Ms. S and our other students an opportunity to transform their lives, giving them a real chance to break the cycle of inherited poverty.
We are so very grateful to you all for your support.
Wishing a joyful holiday season.
Barbara & Mark
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