Tag: Cambodia
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Because You Believed in Me
Dear readers, Settle in for a heartwarming read about Sary, who’s life took an unimaginable transformation thanks to Bill and Nancy and the CVF. When a graduate takes the time to reflect and say thank you, it speaks not only to their own journey, but to the shared effort behind it. Our scholarship program changed…
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Purpose and Gratitude
Dear friends and supporters, As we begin the new year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support. Your trust in our mission means more than words can express. We remain committed to bringing the greatest possible value to the communities we serve – children, parents, and teachers in rural Cambodia. During…
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Thailand Invasion of Cambodia
In response to the concern many of you have shared, Zion Dyson, Program Director of Cambodian Village Fund, offers a firsthand account from Battambang City, Cambodia of the escalating conflict along the Thai border nearby. December 19th, 2025 Hello supporters, I want to give you a window into my experience, living in Cambodia during wartime. I have been following…
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Oh the Things We Saw in Cambodia!
In December 2024, I spent an unforgettable week in Cambodia traveling with my husband Bill, our family (Amy, Brian, and Zion), and a group of friends and supporters excited to experience firsthand what the Cambodian Village Fund (CVF) has accomplished over the past 19 years. The group was touched by what they saw – educating…
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Celebrating five new college graduates
Five young women from the rice farming villages in Prey Touch Commune have worked hard to earn college degrees. With their success, the number of CVF graduates has grown to 32. Each one of these young women feels empowered and confident for the future. They bring hope and pride to their families. We, too, are…
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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…