Changed but more blessed…!

Pov Sim, now 55, migrated to Phnom Penh in 1988 as making a living in the countryside was so difficult, especially with 8 children to feed.  She worked alongside her husband as unskilled builder's labourers but they always faced challenges as their income was so low.

In 2008, one of their sons was accepted by SC and received study materials, extra tuition, two meals per day, and other benefits, resulting in a reduction of the family's burden.

Pov says, “I was very happy when my son was accepted by SC during a time when my family’s financial situation was unstable.  Besides the education support and meals, SC also provided various trainings and services for our family. This reduced our burden so much." 

Even after SC changed from a centered-based to community-based approach a couple of years ago, this family has remained with SC.

“I am really thankful to SC for continuing to bless my family even when some of their programs changed.  Instead of two meals per day and extra tuition at the center, my son has received a  food subsidy and has access to local extra tuition classes.  These changes have also encouraged me to increase my level of responsibility for my children,” she continued.

Pov's family still rents a small wooden house but she is able to save money with the Savings Group facilitated by SC. This is in great contrast to previous years when they had no money left.  

"Even though my savings are not big, it helps us to buy the things we need.  Thank you for contributing your resources, knowledge, and strength for my family as well as other families. Please keep supporting SC to help reduce poverty in Cambodia."

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