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After graduating from University in the United States I decided that I wanted to travel the world and volunteer my time while doing so. I first volunteered teaching English in Chile where the school was very comprable to what you would see in the states; a clean campus with tile floors, large white boards, and a proper playground.
Now I am in Kampong Thmor Cambodia teaching English where things are very different. My first observation was that the "campus" was very small and basic. In fact, there is no actual "classroom" but rather a small space under the living quarters with a couple of small white boards and a dirt floor. This is nothing like what we are used to in the States.
After a brief tour of the school, another thing became painfully obvious; the living area for the students was way too small, very hot, and wouldn't allow for new students to live comfortably in. In fact, we are currently struggling to find space to house some students. This is why we are asking for your help.
We are asking for any donation, large and small, to pay for a new facility where the students can not only thrive, but one they can be proud of. If you were like me growing up, you took for granted the fact that we had clean and big schools that at least had classrooms with four walls, a door, and even a floor. Maybe your school was as basic as the one we are using now. Either way, you can choose to donate money, or help spread the word about our cause so the students here in Kampong Thmor can have a real facility to be proud of and to thrive in.
Thank you very much!
-Marcus A.
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