To Mr. Sok, I presented Avira anti-virus on a flashdrive, Photoshop on a CD, and a surge protector for the computer our program provided 4 years ago which is at his house in Bos Kralanh Village for the use of our students in the village. Sam Pritchett had evaluated the computer in July and he bought these items for it.
To Pastor Sokha, I presented 2 large bags of first aid (bandaids, gauze pads, adhesive tape, scissors, rubbing alcohol, triple antibacterial ointment, cotton balls, tweezers, disposable latex gloves, Q-Tips, etc.) and personal hygiene items (bar soaps, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, body lotion, shampoo, hair conditioner). These precious items were donated primarily by the good folks of Brodhead United Methodist Church. Pastor Sokha distributed personal hygiene items to the folks immediately and will use the first aid supplies to replenish the church's supply which is available to anyone in Khnar Thmei Village who needs something.
To Chantrya, president of Khnar Thmei United Methodist Women, I presented thread and cotton fabric. Two years ago, Suzanne Woggon and Pat Lyon, began sewing training for the Khnar Thmei women. They and their friends have bought 2 treadle/electric sewing machines, provided cloth book for young child training, making a simple purse training, field trip to Siem Reap Town to look at cloth products being marketed, planning for making clothes for family members, uniforms for school children and items to sell. On and on we provide sewing supplies and training for the Khnar Thmei women.
Pat and Suzanne and their friends donated a large box of thread. Memorial United Methodist Women, Greenfield, provided 3 complete sets of all colors of thread plus 2 large boxes of cotton fabric of all colors and patterns. This gave Chantrya a good opportunity to talk about the sewing project. Then she called all the women forward to sing "Thank you, thank you, Teacher, from our hearts" in Khmer and English!
I reserved a small portion of the cotton fabric and thread donated by Memorial United Methodist Women and I gave them to the sewing teacher at Kessararam Primary School in Siem Reap Town. Children in grades three through six, boys and girls, have sewing class as part of their curriculum where they learn to stitch perfectly by hand.
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