Life can be all about bitter and sweet moments, and how we learn to respond to them. Our staff in Cambodia encounter these emotions on a daily basis, and there is not always enough time to savor the sweet moments before another bitter moment hits. We can either let such moments discourage us, or we […]
This past weekend during the Khmer New Year holiday, Lisa Cheong, Cambodia Country Director at Ratanak International accompanied three of the young women from the Ratanak Achievement Program (RAP) home and three of the RAP staff to Sihanoukville. They had a mini getaway together. The rest of the young women at RAP had travelled […]
We wanted to share some pictures and provide an update for our Elder Care Program. The ladies whom we affectionately call the Grannies were invited and taken for a day out in Siem Reap. They enjoyed touring the city, a museum too, marveling at the massive trees in Angkor Wat and shared many laughs […]
Some Canadians (and others) tell their wives and kids they are off on business or away on a golfing trip with friends when, in fact, they are heading to Asia on a sex tourism vacation. Many of them hunt for desperate poverty stricken teenagers dressed up as young women and marketed through the neon and […]
March 7, 2013 News: Bill C-452, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons) received a unanimous vote in the House of Commons yesterday. This Bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code, preventing traffickers from getting away with light sentencing as it provides for consecutive sentences for offences related to procuring […]
Together, we are focused on effecting change and confronting sex slavery. In addition to rehabilitation and reintegration services for survivors of sexual exploitation, there is also a crucial need for alternative employment opportunities. We partner with a transition life skills program that provides employment through several successful businesses, for men and women seeking to […]
On Friday, February 1st, the young women and staff at the Ratanak Achievement Program (RAP) home travelled by bus to Mondulkiri, one of the northwestern provinces in Cambodia. They were able to have a time away for relaxation during this period of mourning for the late King Norodom Sihanouk’s funeral. When Lisa Cheong, Cambodia Country […]
Today, February 1st until the 4th, is a holiday in Phnom Penh as ceremonies were underway for the late King Norodom Sihanouk’s funeral. It’s estimated that around 1.5 million to 3 million people have come to pay their final respects. In addition to the city’s population, this influx of people includes global dignitaries and people […]
We wanted to share some pictures and provide an update for our Elder Care Program. Last month, the ladies whom we affectionately call the Grannies, were invited and taken for a special dinner. They enjoyed touring the city, the beautiful evening lights and dining together. Children and elderly women in Cambodia are particularly vulnerable. Our […]
Reminder: In Vancouver this Saturday, January 26th at 12:30pm, Brian McConaghy will be speaking at Missions Fest Vancouver in Room 13. The seminar topic is “Changing Cambodia – Carefully”. If you are in the Vancouver area, it would be great to see you. We hope you visit! Friday to Sunday we’ll be at BOOTH 0-05.