Over 44% of Cambodian children aged between 5 and 14 years work to help their families earn a basic living. They face serious health risks, and many are at risk of abuse or exploitation. World Vision projects work within Cambodian communities to provide safe havens for children to take a break form their gruelling routine.
At their drop-in centre in Battambang, working children are safe from harm and can just enjoy being kids for a while. The World Vision drop-in centre is open 5 days a week. The centre is a place where children can sit down for snack or a meal, get a medical check-up, talk to counsellors who care, sit quietly in the library, or join in with games and sport activities. The project education team also carries out assessments of all registered children and works with the district education authorities to find places in local schools, or to provide vocational training in skills such as tailoring, motor repairs, weaving, and hairdressing.
The charity gift of a meal for 70 children provides a warm nutritious meal for a large group of children, giving them a break from their daily work and the chance to enjoy the company of other children.
Thanks to our supporters, our drop-in centre has given hundreds of children a second chance in life.
To find out more about World Vision Must Have Gifts, and how they provide a lasting positive impact, or to purchase must have gifts for your friends and family please visit www.musthavegifts.org.
