Today saw the pilgrims visit a number of places across Phnom Penh, where we would learn of the eerily recent horrors of the Khmer Rouge during the reign of Pol Pot. It is with great sorrow that I, along with the others reflect upon the learnings of today.
We were first struck by the impact of Tabitha. They have helped hundreds of thousands of Cambodian families to work their way out of poverty through education about saving money, raising crops and animals, building homes, and many more extraordinary pathways. Millions of dollars have been earned have been earned by thousands of families who previously had nothing. It is truly heartwarming to see the success of such organisations who try to play their part in improving their society. As someone who is extremely lucky to have been born into a good life, it is clear that such a privileged position should be used to help those less ...
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