Our first rice drop

Feb 17

2016/2017 has a been a busy year for  Pheakdey and I , having both been working on a different project, 1step had somewhat fallen out of the spotlight. But the lack of Facebook posts, never meant we weren't leaping forward in our drive and passion to help those who need it the most here in Cambodia. The last few months as things have quietened down and we re-gather our focus on our true passion, we have continued to help in whatever way we can change the lives of those who, are no different to ourselves, in deserving the right to education and a prosperous future. We continue to do so in a small scale, direct and personal family approach and have a bloody good time doing it! I could not imagine doing this work without my best mate Pheakdey and my amazing Aus team lead by the most incredible mother and manager  Karen.  A few pics of yesterdays rice drop, the first time 1step has ever delivered rice, perhaps an indicator that our work continues to develop and continues to help those who truely need it the most

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Jake has been nominated for the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Award.

A huge thank you to Denis Vlimas, Head Teacher Math at Wyndham Collage who has nominated Jake for the  NSW/ACT Young Achiever Award. The award will be announced later in March. We have our fingers crossed!

Thank you so much Denis for making the time and effort in nominating Jake. It means a lot to us. 

If you would like to read the article which was on line in the Rouse Hill Times please click link below.  

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/rouse-hill-times/young-mans-mission-to-change-lives-in-cambodia-earns-him-top-nomination/news-story/60122b5dde8ff26b44a5920dde06573c

 

Pheakdey and Jake outside our wonderful learning centre in Siem Reap. This is a different space to our school which is situated in a village about 20 min outside Siem Reap.

Pheakdey and Jake outside our wonderful learning centre in Siem Reap. This is a different space to our school which is situated in a village about 20 min outside Siem Reap.

December Newsletter ! :)

1step has had a busy time since the last newsletter, with special note to the hard work of Donovan and Warren who visited Cambodia and captured a professional catalogue of photo's for us to show the amazing work which we undertake together with the support of YOU, our incredible supporters. More to come soon.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you wonderful humans 

Much Love

Jake, Karen and the 1step Team

and after the bike ride.........

Even after the bike ride, activities didn't stop for the 1step team.

We had a great day with Volunteer Building Cambodia (VBC) who are doing great work building houses and now classrooms and a community centre. It was hard work and we take our hats off for the volunteers who do it each day for a week or more.

A visit to the school to see Soury and the kids.

A great afternoon was spent at the Floating Village, Kompong Phluk with the scholarship students many who hadn't been there before. A ride on tuk tuks, a truck and a boat. A great afternoon for us all.

We had time to visit ACCB, Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity who do great work in protecting and rescuing endangered and other animals and teaching about the importance of biodiversity. Also an amazing ride through the country side. 

And on our last day, a trip to the children hospital in Siem Reap to give blood. 

 

Scott and Hayden were digging the toilet! Karen working on one of the classrooms.  A very hot and exhausting morning but great to see what wonderful work VBC are doing.

Scott and Hayden were digging the toilet! Karen working on one of the classrooms.  A very hot and exhausting morning but great to see what wonderful work VBC are doing.

Soury and her class.

Soury and her class.

A great afternoon at Kompong Phluk

A great afternoon at Kompong Phluk