Two children, supported by JBCF are doing very well at school. As their level in school is progressing, they both received a bike from JBCF. JBCF tries to motivate the children by giving them something to work for.
JBCF is able to give care to three more persons, after they have asked for help at JBCF. Two fosters families are willing to open their homes and to take care of these two children and one adult. Besides providing housing, JBCF will financially support them. One girl is 23 years old and a victims of rape. As a result of the rape, she, who is also disabled, is now mothering a 9 month old child.
The other girl has been a victim of rape and domestic violence. Raped by her step-father and prostituted by her mother to earn money for the family. JBCF hopes to provide them with a loving and caring family, so they can function in the society in the future
Last December a new project of JBCF started in Phnom Penh, a sewing studio. JCBF opened this business cooperation for the caretakers (mainly mothers and grandmothers). The main objective is to develop different sorts of clothing, such as t-shirts for sport teams, school uniforms and baby clothing.
After six months of business the sewing studio has a steady flow of orders and provides an income for seven families who are caretakers for orphans and vulnerable children. With special thanks to the foundation Watercarriers (Stichting Waterdragers) and private donations (see donors for more information.)
More information about the sewing studio can be found here.
Replacement Board of Directors
In September 2008 Ms. Lydia Sparrow, member of the board of directors, left Cambodia and was replaced by Ms. Nou Sam An, Education Coordinator of the Savannkomar Cambodia Organization. We would like thank Ms. Lydia Sparrow for her contribution and commitment over the past 2 years and wish her all the best in the future.
More information about the Board of Directors can be found here.