CUSP Students Leave Home
For Their High School Education
From distant villages young men and women have just left their homes to follow their dreams of getting a high school education. Each has left behind the comfort and security of their friends and family. They have taken a huge step of faith and courage in the hopes of securing a better life for themselves and the future generations of Cambodians they represent. CUSP would like you to meet three of our kids.
From Koki Village
KHIN, Hin, 15, lives in Koki village in Salavisay Commune in Prasath Ballang District in Kampong Thom province. Her mother’s name is THEL, Hor, 35 and her father’s name is KHEA, Khin, 36. They are farmers with 4 children.
“I am very happy to know that I passed the scholarship test and I will commit to studying hard for my future”, she said. “With the scholarship provided, I will study hard to become a clever student, obey the disciple, be patient with friends, try to study English and computer and participate in learning the bible on Sunday in church. In my future, I want to work as an interpreter.”
From Thmey Village
VAN CHANTRA, 16, lives with her parents in Thmey village of Samaky Commune of Prasath Ballang District, Kampong Thom province. Her mother’s name is CHHAY KAN and her father’s name is OUM Van. They are farmers with 3 children. Chantra is really happy to have passed the scholarship because her family is very poor and has no means to continue her studies. She said, “I will obey the disciplines of the scholarship such as study hard, help to clean in the stay place, submit friends and every Sunday I participate to learn the bible in Thmor Kol church. In the future I want to become medical doctor.”
From Koki Village
KHIM, Chhoeurn, 18, lives with his mother in Koki village of Salavisay Commune of Prasath Ballang District, Kampong Thom province. His mother’s name is HENG, Sien. She is a widow and farmer with 4 children.
“I am very happy to pass the exam of scholarship so much because my family is very poor and does not have ability and money to continue my study.” He added with smiling expression, “After I passed the scholarship exam, I will obey the discipline of scholarship such as listening the teacher’s advice and every Sunday I participate to learn the bible in Thmor Kol church”. In the future, he wants to be an ACLEDA Bank staff employee so that he can help and support his family and improve their standard of living.
New Dorm Kitchen
You might recall that the old kitchen at the girl’s dorm was destroyed by fire earlier this year. Thanks to hard work and generosity of many, the new kitchen is up and running…just in time of the new school year.
Special thanks go to the teens at Westminster Chapel. It was their fund drive that really made this all possible.