The father of Karonna and Rohanna found another woman and left the family, leaving their mother with four children when the youngest was only six months old. The mother couldn’t find stable work because there was no one to look after the children. She worked for neighbors in the village: washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning the house and yard — earning about 2 euros a day, which was just enough to buy some food for the children.
When there was no such work, the mother would go through trash piles looking for scorched rice left at the bottom of cooking pots, so she could soak it in water and give it to the children.
Soon, the mother learned about our shelter and asked if we could take her children. We took in not only the children, but also the mother. Now she cooks and helps with household chores.
Karonna is a calm, compliant child — very obedient and always willing to help when asked. She does well in school but is a bit withdrawn, likely because in her previous school she was constantly mocked and humiliated due to her low social status — something that plays a significant role in Cambodia.
Rohanna is still very attached to her mother — constantly seeking attention and love. She is cheerful, active, joyful, and curious.
These and many other children need your prayers and monthly support!
Ministry in Cambodia
– Evgeny Evva