Written by Olivia Crooke, Vice President of MPHK
Cambodia has been deeply in my heart and life since studying its history from 15 years old at school. But days like today aren’t so happy, when we are with our mobile medical clinics in some of the most dire situations, where the children don’t have the hope of the new school year, and there is currently no real possibility in each of their tomorrows.
But rather than give into despair, we feel compelled to continue and keep growing so we can make a difference and never give up. At Missione Possibile we say CHANGE ONE LIFE, CHANGE THE WORLD. And that is the reason we will stay committed.
Even one hug, one smile, can inspire. It can transcend language barriers, and even when the problem looks just too big, it never really is acceptable to us to give into that philosophy if we remember that bit by bit, small changes can lead to a better future.
Today we were at a new site where our mobile medical clinic is now operating, bringing medical care to those who are cut off from society, hidden away in landfills. Forgotten.
I don’t feel exactly happy right now, and it never stops affecting me seeing this, but the more time we spend, and the more often we come back and stay committed to our work, the more I am reminded that there is no difference between us as people. It’s just circumstance.
I live to protect my kids and give them a life of joy. I cannot fathom how the mums I meet here endeavour to do that with their kids when each day they live in this. Because they want the same thing as I do. Safety, security, happiness. We have so many wonderful success stories - and so many more developing right before our eyes with our amazing and resilient students and their families!
So for those people who remain on the edges of society, living in the most unbelievably challenging conditions, we are making a start with medical care, food, clothing and our continual presence with our amazing team here in Cambodia and all of us who come here so regularly. It’s a start. And that start is simply showing that someone cares. You are not forgotten. You mean something. Your future means something.
Our schools and our 500+ children are living proof that every single person that supports us IS helping to make a true difference. I feel, as always, humbled and honoured to be a part of them, and a part of our MPHK team.
Cambodia has been deeply in my heart and life since studying its history from 15 years old at school. But days like today aren’t so happy, when we are with our mobile medical clinics in some of the most dire situations, where the children don’t have the hope of the new school year, and there is currently no real possibility in each of their tomorrows.
But rather than give into despair, we feel compelled to continue and keep growing so we can make a difference and never give up. At Missione Possibile we say CHANGE ONE LIFE, CHANGE THE WORLD. And that is the reason we will stay committed.
Even one hug, one smile, can inspire. It can transcend language barriers, and even when the problem looks just too big, it never really is acceptable to us to give into that philosophy if we remember that bit by bit, small changes can lead to a better future.
Today we were at a new site where our mobile medical clinic is now operating, bringing medical care to those who are cut off from society, hidden away in landfills. Forgotten.
I don’t feel exactly happy right now, and it never stops affecting me seeing this, but the more time we spend, and the more often we come back and stay committed to our work, the more I am reminded that there is no difference between us as people. It’s just circumstance.
I live to protect my kids and give them a life of joy. I cannot fathom how the mums I meet here endeavour to do that with their kids when each day they live in this. Because they want the same thing as I do. Safety, security, happiness. We have so many wonderful success stories - and so many more developing right before our eyes with our amazing and resilient students and their families!
So for those people who remain on the edges of society, living in the most unbelievably challenging conditions, we are making a start with medical care, food, clothing and our continual presence with our amazing team here in Cambodia and all of us who come here so regularly. It’s a start. And that start is simply showing that someone cares. You are not forgotten. You mean something. Your future means something.
Our schools and our 500+ children are living proof that every single person that supports us IS helping to make a true difference. I feel, as always, humbled and honoured to be a part of them, and a part of our MPHK team.