This morning I had a lovely phone conversation with Dararoth, the executive director of the Khmer foundation in Phnom Penh and Dorcus Moo, the SE Asia representative for AJWS in New York. I will be working in Battambang with the Peaceful Children's Home II and travelling to work in the Peaceful Children's Home I in the Kein Svay District near Phnom Penh, and working in the foundation headquarters in Phnom Penh.
My work with the foundation will center around evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the two homes, including areas of childcare, nutrition, and education. I will also be planning for future training of the staff and developing those trainings. And, that said, if I have more time during my four month stay, I could also function as the communications officer, working to facilitate and welcome volunteers, develop websites, etc. All in my free time.
I am quite excited, a bit overwhelmed, and feeling inadequate to meet all these expectation. I know I will learn a great deal and am hopeful that I can provide some beneficial supports to this agency and these children.
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