For any travellers who might have stumbled onto this blog sight, Cambodia is a great country to donate time and energy. If you are planning on seeing Angkor Wat or any of the temples around Siem Reap consider stopping in at Kantha Bopha Children's Hospital to donate blood or make a money contribution. Beat Richner, a Swiss doctor, has founded three FREE hospitals (the other two are in Phnom Phen) in Cambodia to help provide health care to the needy. On Saturday nights Richner puts on a cello concert to raise awareness. His music is lovely and the briefings in between are quite informative.
If you are headed to Phnom Phen I highly recommend The Lighthouse Orphanage. Presently I do not have directions but I will try to edit this entry just as soon as I do, in the meantime, ask around. Some of the owners of guesthouses know where it is. Some stuff that would be appreciated: fresh fruit, rice, soap, school supplies.... really anything you can think of. These kids have very little but are all sweet, loving, and really just want a big hug. You can expect to be received by open arms. We spent an afternoon there just playing with kids, but you could easily spend all day if you have the time.
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