Jun
09
2011
Last week, a special celebration was held for Hagar Cambodia’s children, called ”Hands Up!” In Phnom Penh, nearly 100 guests attended. All evening, the kids ran the show. Girls sang. Boys danced hip-hop. Hagar staff member Sue Hanna said, “I was very, very proud of them all. They were confident, and they performed their hearts out.”
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| Rithy tells his story |
Rithy, who came to Hagar at 12 years of age, gave the keynote address. Now a medical student at university, Rithy’s life has been a remarkable journey. Last Thursday night, he talked about the abuse he endured as a child. How he was an orphan on the streets. He used drugs. Then, he told the crowd, “When I joined Hagar my life changed. I received care and love. I knew I had the right to talk and the right to express my ideas.”
Rithy’s story is one of remarkable transformation. His is not the only one. In her own way, Srey’s journey is remarkable, too. Read her story here.
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