Friday, 15 October 2010

Ivanhoe Grammar past and present students confront poverty in Cambodia

via CAAI

14 Oct 2010
by Hannah Donnellan

A GROUP of past and present students from Ivanhoe Grammar School are travelling thousands of kilometres to see the world through the eyes of the poor.

The band of young volunteers will head to Cambodia in January to help build homes for impoverished families, and run community projects.

Past student Erika Hazi said the team hoped to raise $35,000 to build 12 houses, support two orphanages and refurbish a number of schools.

“We are trying to raise funds that will enable us to help the Cambodian people as well as raise awareness of social justice issues that many face in their daily lives,” Ms Hazi said. “We are all very passionate about making a difference and bringing a little hope.”

When the chance came up to visit Cambodia, Ms Hazi said it seemed like a dream come true.

“I’ve wanted to volunteer in Cambodia for years and to know that I’ll be going is so exciting,” Ms Hazi said. “I think it’s really important that the people of our community are aware of the projects that the youth in our area are engaging in.”

To donate to the project, email erikahazi uf @hotmail.com   

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