The government reigned over the people with a fist of terror and destroyed the once beautiful nature and culture of Cambodia. During this time, many books were destroyed and intellectuals were killed. This group hopes to restore hope and offer these children a bit of fun and happiness by sending them picture books with messages of hope. They receive no education and no form of support by the government. They do the menials of labor.
Children are often times forced to do hard manual labor.
For further reading, see a newsletter article on activities in Cambodia. In farming villages throughout Thailand, it is not a rare sight to see girls being sold off into prostitution. In one village, a project called Banto Phan was created where girls would live and work. The money they make is saved for their education and future. At Banto Phan, the girls make various handmade crafts and sell them.