We’re sure you’ve found your way to our blog because you are excited to know more about our work, and we are so excited to take you on this journey with us. We’ve always had a passion for volunteering and education, and The Hearts Company believes that it is every child’s right to have access to an education that allows them to build a future for themselves. The fact that you’re interested in our passion project is so thrilling, and we hope we get to meet you on one of our volunteer trips.
Cambodia’s rugged countryside makes it more difficult for rural children to receive the benefits of the modern economy. While cities like Phnom Penh have enjoyed increased economic development from technology and tourism, poverty rates can reach as high as 90% in rural Cambodia.
Read MoreFor the duration of our time at the school, this is where the little girl stood and watched. Watched as the backpacks were given to the children and as the children played with their new soccer balls and toys in the schoolyard. The little girl’s family was extremely poor and did not encourage their children to attend school, but instead work in their fields.
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