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Awesome Motive Center of Learning
After a 20-year wait, the principal of Prean Nil Primary School finally saw his dream come true. This remote village was the last in its commune to receive a new school building—and now, thanks to the generosity of Syed Balkhi, it has a beautiful one. This marks the 10th school building constructed under CVF’s leadership.…
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Celebrating five new college graduates
“After I became a member of CVF, I feel I have two families. I can say I am so lucky that they gave me this chance,” Malay said after her graduation. Malay is one of five college graduates that celebrated this milestone in 2024, made possible through our scholarship program. What were her odds? Read…
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Show And Tell – The Difference We Make
Do you remember the game “Show and Tell”? Typically, it’s something we associate with kids — a fun activity where participants show an item that’s personal, interesting, or meaningful to them. They then get a chance to tell everyone why that item matters, its significance, and its value. But let’s be honest, even as adults,…
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Like Bamboo, They Rise
Sometimes, it only takes one person with empathy to change the course of a life. Think of Helen Keller. When Helen was young, in the 1880s, the outlook for a person with her disabilities were dire. Helen was deaf and blind. But then came Ann Sullivan, a teacher with extraordinary patience, kindness, and belief. Because…
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A lifetime of healthy smiles
How often do you visit the dentist? Twice a year? Maybe only when something hurts? Now, imagine going 18 years without a single dental visit. No cleanings, no fillings, no education on oral health – just enduring the pain until it becomes unbearable. Our scholarship students’ first visit to the dentist happens when they join…
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Blog 4: Celebrating Holidays and CVF Tour Group
Celebrating American holidays here in my second home has been an incredible experience. I’ve been able to share many aspects of American culture through foods and activities associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Blog 3: Culture and Travel
During October and November, Zion experienced Pchum Ben, an important Khmer holiday, with a Cambodian family. She also explored an island off the coast and the annual water festival.
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Blog 2: Finding Community and Getting to Work
Zion Dyson, a Fulbright researcher, is in Cambodia. CVF is her host institution. In this blog she discusses meeting other foreigners, working on the CVF English language program and adapting to Cambodian culture
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Blog 1: Getting Started – Boston to Battambang
Zion Dyson was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to spend 10 months in Cambodia. This is her first blog.
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Handmade Dresses That Spread Joy
San Diego sewing ladies are spreading JOY, LOVE and CARE with their handmade creations for Cambodian children.
