Rea Phea was born on 26^_th August 2005. Her father is a farmer and a truck driver. Her mother is a farmer. Rea has led an unhappy life since her parents got divorced. After their divorce her mother remarried and left her hometown without telling anyone where she was going. Her father left Siem Reap in search of a job on the Cambodian-Thai border and has not returned. After being left by both parents, she lived with her grandmother whose second husband who did not like having her around and treated her badly. At this stage her ambition is to be a policewoman. Ith Phea is her brother.

Chan Ratt Nhim was born on 3_^rd June 2000. She has two older brothers, the younger one dying some years ago. Her parents went to the Thai border to look for work. We know the mother is living along the border but she takes no interest in the children. Chan Ratt lived with an aunt who had six children of her own and was really struggling with the demands of raising them. She is small for her age despite a good appetite, however she is quite healthy. She is a friendly girl who is extremely good mannered and gets on well with all the other children. She likes studying Khmer literature. Her ambition is to be a hair dresser. Samean Ya Nhim is her sister.

Nuth Moeun was born on 16th October 2000. Her father died of malaria in 2002 and their mother went to work in Thailand and has not returned. She and her two sisters were regularly beaten by their aunty so they came to live with their elderly grandparents. Her grandfather works as a bicycle repairer and her grandmother works as a cook at weddings and funerals. Due to their poor financial position and age the grandparents are now struggling to take proper care of Nuth and her sisters, so all three have come to KH.

Kosorl Hul was born on 11^_th October 1995. She has two sisters and one brother. Her family was comfortable until her mother became ill and the situation worsened after her mother’s death. About five months later her father remarried and left the children – he has not been heard of since. Her brother left school to try to find a job to support the family, he then married and left her to live with her sister Pisey. The two girls ended up living with an aunt and then a cousin until they arrived at Kampuchea House. In the first semester of 2010 she was ranked number one in her class. She likes studying Khmer literature and maths. She always plays volleyball with other kids and does some cooking with house mother during her free time. Her ambition is to be a doctor. Pisey Hul is her sister.

Yoeun Deap was born on 23rd April 1998.  Her mother died in 2009 after been beaten by her husband.  Her father, who was a drunk and violent man, died in 2010 following a stroke due to high blood pressure. She has an older brother and an older sister.  Her sister has had poliomyelitis since she was one year old and is unable to move.  Sokhoeun, our Director, took Yoeun and registered her at school in 2008 and also supported the family with rice and other items as needed during that time. After returning home from school she would clean the house, wash clothes for her sister, brother and father, do the cooking and look after her ill father.  During a recent visit to the family Sokhoeun discovered her father died and her situation had become worse as no-one was looking after her.  (No-one had informed him of her father’s death and the family’s situation).  After discussions with her older siblings the decision was made to bring Yoeun to KH.

Pich Moeun was born on 7th March 2002. Her father died of malaria in 2002 and their mother went to work in Thailand and has not returned. She and her two sisters were regularly beaten by their aunty so they came to live with their elderly grandparents. Her grandfather works as a bicycle repairer and her grandmother works as a cook at weddings and funerals. Due to their poor financial position and age the grandparents are now struggling to take proper care of Pich and her sisters, so all three have come to KH.

Chayna Chen was born in 2004 and her mother died soon after giving birth. (As her birth certificate only has the year she was born, we have given her a birth date of the day and month she came to live at KH – so her birthday is now 30th August 2004). Her father remarried and left all the children to live with the neighbors. Chayna has one older brother and two sisters. Her brother and another sister live in Thailand. We understand her other sister is living with another family but we do not know the location.  When Chayna was one year old another relative took her to live with them until she was three years old when another family took care of her.  This family contacted us and said that although they love Chayna they cannot support her any longer as they have their own children to look after.  The family has indicated they are happy for Chayna to visit them especially during the holiday periods.  She has settled in well and has a lovely personality and enjoys playing with all the other children.

Nu Prum was born on 16th November 2001.  Her father, a policeman, died in 2007.  Her mother is employed in Siem Reap but is seriously ill following an intestinal operation in 2010 and has now developed a severe urinary infection.  Nu’s young brother has heart disease and is waiting to have an operation.  Due to the difficult situation with the family the Department of Social Affairs contacted KH to provide assistance – a decision was made to take Nu to KH.  Her brother, Muny, is also at KH.

Chanry Teak was born on 8th July 1995.  Her father died from AIDS when she was very young. Her mother remarried and went away with her new husband, leaving Chanry with her grandmother.  The mother has never returned.  Chanry has suffered quite a bit from headaches, most likely caused by ear infections, fortunately she is now in better health.  She likes studying Khmer literature and has made vast improvements with reading and writing at school.  She enjoys helping the house mothers with cooking.  Her ambition is to be a hairdresser.

Samean Ya Nhim was born on 3rd May 1997.  She has two older brothers, the younger one dying some years ago.  Her parents went to the Thai border to look for work. We know the mother is living along the border but she takes no interest in the children. She lived with an aunt who had six children of her own and was really struggling with the demands of raising them.  Samean Ya has a beautiful smile and loves to dress up. She is good at geography and chemistry. She likes playing with the other children and helps the house mothers with cooking.  Her ambition is to be beauty salon owner. Chan Ratt Nhim is her sister.

Sinan Ben was born on 17th April 1996.  Her family was happy until her mother became ill after giving birth to Sinan who was also ill. Her father's behaviour changed from a good father to a bad one after her mother died.  He was often drunk and had no work to support the family. He died when Sinan was 12 and she went to live with an uncle until coming to Kampuchea House. She is very friendly and likes helping house mother to cook and clean the house. In her free time she likes reading and studying history and English. She is a member of the children’s committee.  Her ambition is to be a doctor.

Rina Peim was born on 12th of September 1999.  Her father died from malnutrition when she was a small child.  After this her mother absconded and has not been seen or heard from since. Along with her brother, Sokhon, she lived with her aunt.  She enjoys shopping with the house mothers at the local market. She is a very quiet girl and good at Khmer literature, maths, painting and playing games with the other children.  Her ambition is to be a business woman.  Sokhon Peim is her brother.

Yim Tit was born on 1st of April 1998.  Both her parents were farmers.  Her mother died of tuberculosis and after the death of her mother her father went to find a job and he has not been heard of since.  She was living with her grandmother who was too old to work the farm and support her and her sister.  They never had enough food to eat, proper clothes to wear or money to go to school. She is a very friendly girl who likes studying Khmer literature, maths and social studies.  In her free time she likes reading books, playing volleyball, badminton, and football.   Her ambition is to be nurse and look after the people in her village.  Yeth Tit is her sister.

Nhey Nhanh was born in 1999 and everyone in the family and village called her Chan Rey which is her second name. (As her birth certificate only has the year she was born, we have given her a birth date of the day and month she came to live at KH – so her birthday is now  30th August1999). Her father died in 1999 from HIV. Her mother moved to another area, remarried and now has a two year old son. Nhey has lived with either her cousins or grandparents since she was young as her mother only visits her once a year at best. Nhey’s sister who is 18 years old lives in Phnom Penh and works as a cleaner.  Her brother is deaf and is cared for by another welfare organization. As the family’s situation is very poor they decided it would be best for Nhey to come to KH.

Nith Moeun was born on 14th July 1998.  Her father died of malaria in 2002 and their mother went to work in Thailand and has not returned.  She and her two sisters were regularly beaten by their aunty so they came to live with their elderly grandparents.  Her grandfather works as a bicycle repairer and her grandmother works as a cook at weddings and funerals.  Due to their poor financial position and age the grandparents are now struggling to take proper care of Nith and her sisters, so all three have come to KH.

Hun Phuk  was born on 6th January 1996.  Hun has six siblings - 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Until her mother became seriously ill and died of tuberculosis in 2005, the family was well-fed and happy. Although her father, a farmer, tried his best to support his family after his wife died, the family became poorer and poorer. Three years later, Hun’s father died in a road accident. With both parents deceased, the family struggled to survive and Hun’s two sisters left for Siem Reap to find work that would enable the family to live. Unfortunately her two sisters returned without jobs. Other people in the village took pity on Hun because she was not being adequately cared for. She likes studying maths, English and Khmer literature.  In her free time she likes cooking and looks after the younger children and goes to the market with the house mothers.  Her ambition is to be a doctor.  Veasnar Phuk is her brother.

Pisey Hul was born on 5thJune 1993.  She has two sisters and one brother.  Her family was comfortable until her mother became ill and the situation worsened after her mother’s death.  About five months later her father remarried and left the children – he has not been heard of since.  Her brother left school to try to find a job to support the family, he then married and left her to live with her youngest sister Kosorl.  The two girls ended up living with an aunt and then a cousin until they arrived at Kampuchea House.  Pisey likes reading, cooking and playing badminton, and she like studying English and maths.  She is Director of the children’s committee.  Her ambition is to be a nurse to help the poor people in her village.  Kosorl Hul is her sister.

Samnang Chen is an only child and was born on 18th September 2009. His mother, who worked for other people to earn a living, died five days after giving birth to him due to a combination of birth problems and a storm which came through the village destroying many houses and killing some of the villagers including her.  After her funeral Samnang’s father did not know what to do with his newborn son and because he had no employment he returned to his original family leaving Samnang with his elderly grandmother. (Samnang, whose name means “lucky”, was named by Sokhoeun (our Director) in response to a query from a doctor who asked for his name).  His grandmother is happy for Kampuchea House to take care of him as, due to her ill health, she is unable to properly take care of Samnang. She sees him on a regular basis as she lives nearby.

Thai Lanh was born on 12th September 2003. His mother was killed by the Thai army along the border while searching for work. Thai's father was killed in a fight on the Thai border and his body was put in a sack and dumped into a canal. He lived with his grandmother but she was struggling to raise him. He likes food, especially cake. He is a friendly boy with a charming smile. His ambition is to be either a mechanic or a policeman.

Veasnar Phuk was born on 8th April 2002.  Veasnar has six siblings - 5 sisters and 1 brother. Until his mother became seriously ill and died of tuberculosis in 2005, the family was well-fed and happy. Although his father, a farmer, tried his best to support his family after his wife died, the family became poorer and poorer. Three years later his father died in a road accident. With both parents deceased, the family struggled to survive and his two sisters left for Siem Reap to find work that would enable the family to live. Unfortunately his two sisters returned without jobs. Other people in the village took pity on Veasnar because he was not being adequately cared for. Like all young children he loves to play - most of the time with Thai and Ith.  Like his sister, he has excellent manners, having been well taught by his father and mother when they were alive.  He is a very adventurous boy when playing and enjoys exploring and climbing.  His ambition is to be a policeman. Hun Phuk is his sister.

Sak Reth was born on 20th December 1998.  Both his father and mother were farmers. He has five sisters and four brothers.  His father beat all the children and his mother which resulted in her being constantly ill both physically and mentally.  When his mother was too ill to look after the children his father was of no assistance.  Not long after his mother gave birth to her last child his father told his mother she had to go to work to get some money if not she would die of starvation.  Unfortunately she become very ill and died.  Five days after her death his father remarried and went to live with his new wife leaving the children behind.  Sak was very shy on arrival but has overcome this and he loves drawing and is well mannered and respectful of his elders.  He enjoys playing volleyball.  His ambition is to be a scientist.  Sor Reth is his brother.

Virak Som was born on 13th March 2000 and has one brother and one younger sister who is now living with the grandparents. Their mother died in 2005 from liver disease when she was 23 years old.  Since her death her husband has not looked after the children and all of them were left with the grandparents.  Recently the father went to another area and has remarried. Because of the difficult family situation it was decided that Virak and Sathya would come to live at KH and the grandparents would take care of the youngest sister. He loves playing any sort of ball sports and always has a happy smile.

Phot Phai was born in 2000 and has two brothers and two sisters.  (As his birth certificate only has the year he was born, we have given him a birth date of the day and month he came to live at KH – so his birthday is now 29th July 2000).  His father died in 2006 from a medical condition and his mother is a very poor farmer who, despite her difficult situation, tries very hard to feed the children.  Both of his brothers have become monks and one of his sisters has married and lives far away.  He has a welcoming smile and a friendly nature.

Muny Prum was born on 12th February 2000.   His father, a policeman, died in 2007.  His mother is employed in Siem Reap but is seriously ill following an intestinal operation in 2010 and has now developed a severe urinary infection.  Muny’s young brother has heart disease and is waiting to have an operation.  Due to the difficult situation with the family the Department of Social Affairs contacted us to provide assistance – a decision was made to take Muny to KH.  His sister, Nu, is also at KH.

Mean Hea was born on 5th October 1994.  He has two sisters and two brothers.  He was a happy boy because he had a mother and a father, even though his mother was sick two or three times a month and his family situation was very poor. After his mother died his father tried to look for a job everywhere and has not been heard of since.  His older sister got married and went to live with her husband however they are very poor as they are farmers.  He is an easy going boy and likes playing volleyball.  In the first semester of 2010 he was ranked number three in his class and studies very hard.  His ambition is to be a manager.

Chinh Nut was born on 2^_nd March 1996. His mother bled to death while pregnant. After this his father left and remarried and has not been seen since. He is a very confident young person. Chinh cooked all meals for his brother and uncle with whom they lived. When he first came to live at Kampuchea House he craved affection as he settled into the role of being a young boy, however he is now an independent boy. He was ranked number one in his class for the first semester of 2010. He is very good at maths, physics and chemistry. He is likes gardening, playing chess and taking care of the garden work around the orphanage. Chinh is a member of children’s committee. His ambition is to become a doctor. Minea Nut is his brother.

Ith Phea was born on 13th September 2002. His father is a farmer and a truck driver. His mother is a farmer. Ith has led an unhappy life since his parents got divorced. After their divorce his mother remarried and left her hometown without telling anyone where she was going. His father left Siem Reap in search of a job on the Cambodian-Thai border and has not returned. After being left by both parents, he lived with his grandmother whose second husband who did not like having her around and treated him badly. He loves playing with Lego, enjoys dancing and studies hard. His ambition is to be a policeman. Rea Phea is his sister

Sim Choeun was born in 2005 in Siem Reap where he was found in the rubbish bin at a local hospital by his adopted parents. (As his birth certificate only has the year he was born, we have given him a birth date of the day and month he came to live at KH – so his birthday is now 30th August 2005).  After living with his adoptive parents for two years the father died and the mother remarried a younger man. Because the family is very poor with no farm land and no employment they took the decision to give Sim to us to look after as they hope his life will be changed for the better.  Since arriving at KH he is looking much healthier and happier and loves playing ball games in particular.  He is now a very happy boy who gets on well with everyone.

Sathya Som was born on 8th September 2002 and has one brother and one younger sister  who is now living with the grandparents. Their mother died in 2005 from liver disease when she was 23 years old.  Since her death her husband has not looked after the children and all of them were left with the grandparents.  Recently the father went to another area and has remarried. Because of the difficult family situation it was decided that Sathya and Virak would come to live at KH and the grandparents would take care of the youngest sister.  He is very happy at KH and loves being hugged and playing ball.

San Sak was born in 1999 and he has no brothers or sisters. (As his birth certificate only has the year he was born, we have given him a birth date of the day and month he came to live at KH – so his birthday is now 30th August 1999). His father died in 2001 when he was 40 years old. His mother is 35 years old and works as a weaver for a small business which is around 30km from home. She goes home only at the weekends and leaves San alone at home with the neighbor to look after him.  When we first met him he was very skinny wearing only shorts (no shirt or shoes) and walking around the rice fields all day.  After arriving at KH he has put on weight, is much healthier and loves playing with the other children – something he did not have an opportunity to do previously.

Ros Run was born in 2000 and he has three older brothers and two sisters. (As his birth certificate only has the year he was born, we have given him a birth date of the day and month he came to live at KH – so his birthday is now 15th July 2000).  His mother was died in 2007 as a result of sustained beatings by his father, who subsequently died of a bladder disease.  He and his siblings lived together as one big family, with one of his sisters having a child and two of the older brothers also having children.  However their situation is very poor and they struggle on a daily basis to feed and clothe themselves.  They decided to let Ros come to KH in the hope that he will have a better future than they have had – most of them only went to school until grade 3 and cannot read or write Khmer.

Kenh Cho was born in 2000.  (As his birth certificate only has the year he was born, we have given him a birth date of the day and month he came to live at KH – so his birthday is now  29th July 2000).  His mother died in 2008 due to birth complications and his father then left the village and has remarried and now has two sons with his new wife.  Kenh sometimes lived with his grandmother or his aunty and occasionally at the local pagoda.  He has two brothers who live with another aunty quite some distance away from his village.

Minea Nut was born on 7th of March 1998. His mother bled to death while pregnant. After this his father left and remarried and has not been seen since. He has a ready smile and is quite extrovert. He has become a very strong boy over the past year. He was ranked number five in his class in first semester of 2010. He enjoys a game of Jenga and chess. His ambition is to be a businessman. Chinh Nut is his brother.

Sor Reth was born on 10th February 1996.  Both his father and mother were farmers. He has five sisters and four brothers.  His father beat all the children and his mother which resulted in her being constantly ill both physically and mentally.  When his mother was too ill to look after the children his father was of no assistance.  Not long after his mother gave birth to her last child his father told his mother she had to go to work to get some money if not she would die of starvation.  Unfortunately she become very ill and died.  Five days after her death his father remarried and went to live with his new wife leaving the children behind.  Sor is very smart and easy going.   In the first semester of 2010 he was ranked third in his class which is a big improvement.  He likes studying Khmer literature and English and likes playing volleyball in his free time.  His ambition is to be a mechanic.  His brother is Sak Reth.

Sokhon Peim was born on 15th July 1995. His father died from malnutrition when he was a small child. After this his mother absconded and has not been seen or heard from since. Along with his sister, Rina, they lived with an aunt. Sokhon is a beautifully mannered boy, very quiet and when photographs are being taken he often stands in the background. He is protective of his sister, being the head of the family now. Sokhon is a good student and is eager to learn. He enjoys helping with work around the orphanage. Sokhon is a good volley ball player and is a member of the children’s committee. His ambition is to be a manager. Rina Peim is his sister

Peach Hun was born on 5_^th March 1990. Her mother died from AIDS while her father was shot dead in a domestic dispute by his brother. Peach struggled at school and has been attending a local hairdressing school until her course completion in December 2010.  She now works in a local hairdressing shop, but once again struggles with simple tasks and requires a lot of supervision - fortunately she has an understanding employer.  She is unable to speak any English despite numerous attempts to teach her. She loves doing make-up for people attending parties or wedding ceremonies.  She will continue to live in the Siem Reap house for the foreseeable future as we are concerned for her welfare should she wish to leave.

Sophary Pheak was born on 14_^th January 1991. Her mother died from a diarrhea-related illness and her father remarried. He too died from the same illness, followed in turn by the stepmother. Sophary was sent to an orphanage in Phnom Penh and was separated from her younger brother and given an orphanage name. However the orphanage then changed its policy to cater for only children under12 years of age. All of the older children were ‘reintegrated back into their villages’ and she lived with her grandmother. Sophary was offered work in her local area but wished to continue her schooling and where we were told she was a very good student.  She attended the Paul Dubrule School of Hospitality and Tourism until her graduation in July 2010.  After a brief time employed in a cafe in Siem Reap Sophary was offered employment at the Sofitel Hotel in PhnomPenh. In January 2011 she was named the "Employee of the Month" at the Sofitel.  She now lives in PhnomPenh in a small apartment and has recently purchased a moto.

Duong Huon was born on 22_^nd March 1990. Her mother was an HIV/AIDS victim while her father simply left the family when she was very young and never returned. Duong lived with her aunt who has nine children of her own, one with Downs Syndrome. Duong has a brother who lives with another relative. Duong has a wicked laugh and is always happy. Duong graduated from the Paul Dubrule School of Hospitality and Tourism in July 2010 and now works as a cook at Joe-To-Go an NGO cafe in Siem Reap cooking both Khmer and Western food.  Duong was married in May 2011 and has moved into an apartment in Siem Reap with her husband. She continues working at the cafe.