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It’s time to smile again • Insurance Services International rolls out a Group Health Plan that’s not only affordable, but provides the comprehensive coverage your school needs. Expect responsive and personalized service while benefiting from a seamless worldwide coverage plan, including: • International and US network of providers • Choice of deductible options • In-patient/out-patient services • Maternity, prescription drugs and wellness benefits • 24 hour emergency assistance and evacuation We recognize the budgetary challenges international schools face. So we’re motivated to facilitate better financial solutions. Want better benefits, competitive pricing and great service? Connect with ISI. ISI We’re here for you TM Insurance Services International Employee Benefits • Business Coverage info@isiww.com 001.609.716.0400 (phone) 001.609.716.1135 (fax) www.isiww.com -13-
Running for Landmine Awareness The International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia Today, it is estimated that there are still around 6 million active landmines in Cambodia. Cambodia’s population numbers 13 million. That means that there is approximately one landmine for every two people. Landmines are one of the most deadly instruments of warfare from the 20th century. Unlike most weapons, landmines are built to maim their victims. Even though the war in Cambodia is long over, there are still numerous incidents of people stepping on landmines on an almost daily basis. These victims, often children, face incredible trauma and have to start life anew. In addition to inadequate medical care and lack of rehabilitation facilities, they face discrimination within society, and opportunities to earn an income are severely limited. Students and staff at the International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) decided they wanted to help these victims and several years ago made the decision to sponsor a disabled volleyball team. This was done through an organization called the Cambodian National Volleyball League (Disabled) – CNVLD. CNVLD recognize the unique ability and power of team sports programmes to assist the physical, physiological and socio-economic wellbeing of Cambodians with disabilities. This organization has had a positive impact within the following key developmental areas: • Health and physical rehabilitation (through sport) of Landmine survivors and people with a disability. • Civil Society Development - through the development of sporting clubs and team membership responsibility. • Human Rights - raising ongoing awareness of disability issues. • Women’s Rights - focus program; “Women on the Move” to encourage the participation of women with a disability in sporting activities. • Environment - the construction of multi-purpose outdoor sports and recreational courts for usage by the broader community including environmentally sensitive landscaping and disability access. • Employment creation - assistance in finding meaningful employment for the athletes of the CNVLD. CNVLD. One of the biggest areas of support is sponsorship of a volleyball team, the Takeo Falcons. $3,500 has to be raised annually with the support of ISPP partners, Templestowe School in Melbourne, Australia. This funding provides players with a small allowance to train throughout the year, enabling the athletes to compete in CNVLD disabled volleyball championships and giving them a massive sense of achievement through a sports development programme. The main event held annually by Grade 9 students to raise these funds is the ‘Landmine Awareness Fun-Run’. The event was held this year on Saturday the 28th of February, with a terrific turnout by the Phnom Penh community, ISPP families and students of all ages. The Takeo Falcons and some of the disabled racing wheelchair athletes were also present at the event which commenced with the elementary fun-run, with many young children running a phenomenal number of laps. The final event for adults and secondary students was also well attended. The day finished with a challenge volleyball match between the Takeo Falcons and interested adults and secondary students – the Takeo Falcons won comfortably of course! Children’s games, food, a jumble sale and local TV coverage all helped to make it a very enjoyable day with a carnival atmosphere. The amount raised to date is $3,000, so we still have a way to go to reach our goal. Recognition must be given to the Grade 9 students who were responsible for much of the organization on the day, as well as to the fun-run organizing committee who helped to make this a successful enterprise. ISPP conducts a Wednesday afternoon activity programme and ‘The Landmines Awareness Group’ is one of the most important and popular choices, as students devise activities and strategies to support -14-
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