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This is one of those posts that is going to get tagged "things that make me cry."
You might remember me writing about a community we saw in Phnom Penh that has been horribly mistreated by the government. They were stripped of their housing and whatever possessions they had and trucked off to a no-man's land beyond the airport, away from potential jobs, schools, and shelter. Many simply live under blue tarps and have no healthcare, privacy, sanitation or running water. I saw it with my own eyes, and it made me want to weep. Whenever I am lying in my warm bed when it rains or feel grateful when I'm taking a hot shower, I think of that place.
Last week, about 80 children living in this area were given bicycles by Love146. This is crucial because they now have a way to get to school, earn an education, and therefore decrease their chances of being trafficked. You can read more about the event here and here. I only wish I could have been there to witness the ceremony where these children were given such a small but significant gift.
I recently learned that Love146 is part of this year's Giving Challenge. Basically, whichever charity receives the most number of unique donations (starting at $10), they will win. So the more people who give $10 or above, the better chance Love146 has of winning.
And if they win, they'll have $50,000, to keep on doing some more beautiful things for the children who need it the most.
Please consider giving $10 today. I just did, and it's extremely easy to do--just click right here. And one more small favor to ask: will you please spread the word and tell someone else?
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