Next stop: Cambodia!

Rapid update: I've been back in America and am now prepping for a short-term trip to SE Asia! See below :)

As you may have already heard, I’m making a two-week trip to Cambodia in July to teach English to local World Relief workers!

My interest in the location began in the spring of 2007 when I did a project on human trafficking. Cambodia was a main focus of my research since trafficking is prevalent there.

When I heard about my church's partnership with World Relief in Cambodia, I became excited for an opportunity to see and contribute to the location which my heart already aches for. The chance to learn English from native speakers is rare for local Cambodian workers, while proficiency in the language also provides increased opportunities to earn a higher income and is also a useful tool for research and communication. Already, World Relief workers are impacting Cambodian communities in a variety of ways - see their site: http://www.wr.org/.

My plan for getting there is through God’s grace and lots of prayer from my friends and family. Will you pray for me?

On the financial side, the expense for this trip will be $2500. I will be personally contributing 1/3 of this total. Thankfully, I have a part-time job at an after-school program for elementary students which will help! For the remaining 2/3 of the needed funds, I am partnering with friends who want to be part of this!

Let me know if you're planning on praying for me or if you want to give your financial support for this trip! Here's a quick giving link: Give.


Things to pray for:
-That the finances would come in for this trip.
-Safety & health whilst in the air and in Cambodia.
-That this would be a great learning experience for me.
-That God would show me future ways that He wants me to be active in bringing Him glory & that I would listen to Him.