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TestimoniesIt is always a great satisfaction for the entire Krousar Thmey team when children we have cared for,mature and achieve independence. It is an additional motivation that keeps us all working for a betterfuture for these children.SOEUN Sokny, 23 years oldArriving from Site II border refugee camp, Soeun Sokny waswelcomed in 1993 with her two sisters to Takhmao, apermanent protection centre based in the south suburb ofPhnom Penh.« Presently, my father lives in Thailand and my mother died.Thanks to Krousar Thmey’s support since my childhood, I wasproviding with training and was able to integrate the Cambodiansociety. Inside Krousar Thmey I received a lot of affection, aneducation, and suitable care. I also learned proper manners.I passed the Baccalaureate last year and, at the moment, I am astudent in Law and Economic Sciences at the Royal Universityof Phnom Penh. In addition to my studies, I am working as adental assistant four hours a day. The director of the practice isfinancing a part of my studies, my accommodation and mymeals. Later I would like to be in contact with tourists and toshare with them the story of my country.I want to thank Krousar Thmey for its precious help. »SOUN Rathanak, 31 years oldAbandoned by his very poor parents in 1991, Rathanakwas welcomed into Site II refugee camp near the Thaiborder and from then reared by Krousar Thmey.« After the Peace Agreements I was repatriated to thepermanent protection centre of Takhmao where I grewup until 1999.After an unsuccessful attempt at opening a smallbusiness, I became an independent tuk-tuk driver inSiem Reap. Thanks to foreign languages I learnedinside Krousar Thmey I can meet my family’s needs.Currently my wife and I have two children. I spend myfree time painting watercolours for Krousar Thmey.I want to kindly thank Krousar Thmey for taking care ofme during all these years. »