Volunteer Viewpoints
Volunteers Alicia and Riny share their thoughts as they see our field work at first hand during their orientation.
Tagged: Friends-International
Compassion and Accountability in Cambodia: ChildSafe and Friends-International
A piece by Panha Chezda, published recently on Chaktomuk Insight highlighted the startling claim by the head of the Department of Social Affairs in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia, that some organized beggars could be earning upwards of $3,000 a month. Another recent article from ChildSafe Movement also put the spotlight on the alarming rise of large-scale family-organised child begging in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This raises a dilemma. When...
Future Hopes
How we ensure ‘Futures for Families’! This story is about Ros*, who is in his late 50’s and comes from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A few years ago he moved with his wife and five...
2025, A Year At Friends
As we move into 2026, let’s look back at just a few of the highlights of 2025, from the exciting to the challenging, at Friends-International. In January, we looked at how our FI programs...
Futures For Families – A Second Chance
Futures For Families – how determination helped Ardi build a better future for himself, and his family.
Market Stalls to School Desks: Rina’s Journey Back to School
At just 13 years old, Rina* has already carried responsibilities far beyond her years. As the eldest of four, she grew up in a family facing deep financial hardship. By the time she reached...
Looking Out For Families
As the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia continues to hold, we look at some very positive actions taken by the Thai government and NGO’s to protect vulnerable migrants during this crisis. Our Friends Thailand...
Bridging Worlds: A Volunteer’s Perspective – Part Two
In this concluding part, our volunteer Clara reflects upon the importance of solidarity and trust between the FI teams and those they are working with. Trusting In Change ‘However, through this day we’re really...
Bridging Worlds: A Volunteer’s Perspective – Part One
As an important part of their orientation, all volunteers with us spend time ‘on the field’, with the teams, to better understand their role in supporting our work. This is a carefully controlled exercise,...
Migrants, Mediation and Medicines
How the cross-border collaboration of our programs helps illegal migrants who are facing issues as they try to support themselves and their children and families back home.
2024, The Year We Turned 30!
2024, the thirtieth year of Friends-International, is drawing to a close. Let’s spend just a little time scratching the surface of the incredible activities of our #everydayheroes over the past twelve months! Our year...
Pregnant in Pattaya
A young mum in distress, an abandoned newborn child… read how Friends Thailand Pattaya team supported a good outcome for this bad situation.
Phalla in Pattaya (but mostly Bangkok!)
Mith Samlanh’s Saving Lives Coordinator Phalla participating in an important panel and event in Thailand.
A Graduate’s Story: Sambath’s Journey to Becoming a Chef
Starting Out *Sambath, an 18-year-old living with his family, faced a dilemma after high school. His parents, who were farmers, couldn’t afford to send him to university. Determined to continue his education, he decided...
Adi Adds Up!
Eight-Year-Old Adi counts on participating in Teman Baik NFE activities to one day achieve his dream!
