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Category: Familial Support

Supporting First-Time Parents In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Julian June 13, 2021 0 Comments
The Corona pandemic has been universally challenging for everyone. It has been particularly rough for people who work in the tourism industry, and people who became parents during these unprecedented times. Both of these situations apply to Vannara. Vannara, who works as Front Office Supervisor in a hotel in Phnom Penh, found himself and his pregnant wife, Malin, in an increasingly difficult...

A Chicken Business For Chantha

Julian May 30, 2021 0 Comments
Chantha is a single mother, who has been struggling with long term health issues, which has become a barrier to financial independence. Her sister, Chanthou, reached out to CYS to provide Chantha with a chicken coop. Through your support, Chantha is now a small business owner, and can support herself and her daughter, Ani. Chantha’s sister, Chanthou, wrote the following letter, giving some...

Helping A Single Mother Get To Work

Julian May 16, 2021 0 Comments
Dina’s partner left her midway through her pregnancy. Suddenly, she was a single parent, with no way to support herself. She reached out to her sister Chovey for aid, and she immediately took her in, providing a safe space for the single mother to raise her daughter, Zana, and thereby becoming the sole financial provider for this small family. This has been the case for the past two years. Now...

Assisting A Young Family In Need

Julian April 25, 2021 0 Comments
The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult to weather for many of us, and so was the case for Srey Mao. In the midst of her first pregnancy, Srey Mao and her husband both lost their jobs in a very sudden and life-altering manner. The couple went from having a safety net for their blooming family to struggling to make ends meet.  The young couple turned to CYS for support during this crisis. With...

Building a New House for Srey Pit’s Grandmother

Julian April 07, 2021 0 Comments
We at CYS believe it is extremely important to look at the bigger picture when considering factors that influence our students’ well-being. Many young Cambodians feel pressured into taking low-income jobs so that they can support their relatives. This causes not only stress and anxiety but also prevents them from receiving an education and pursuing their dreams. Our member, Srey Pit,...