Recently, Rours and I had an opportunity to join Peace Bridges Organisation on a visit to communities in north-west Cambodia.

We listened to local pastors, leaders, teachers, farmers, and vulnerable children and their parents as they shared the challenges they are facing following the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

Their stories deeply touched our hearts. Many families are struggling to recover post-conflict. Some children, as early as Grade 3, have school dropped out of school, and others, as young as 12, have begun child labor. Some, in a desperate attempt to provide for their families, have turned to stealing.

Farmers too are experiencing hardship, as floods have damaged their farmland and prevented them from harvesting crops. This has left them and their families uncertain about their futures.

Hearing these stories reminds us how important it is to walk alongside those who are suffering, listen to their needs, and respond with practical acts of love and prayer. Before returning home from our trip, we prepared and distributed food hampers to several families most in need. Their joy was deeply moving. For many, the food would help them prepare meals for their children during the Pchum Ben festival.

We are deeply grateful for your generous gifts and faithful support which have made it possible for us to bring encouragement and practical help to these families during such a difficult time. Your kindness is a beautiful expression of Christ’s love in action.

As we continue this season of seeking, may God open our hearts to the needs of our neighbours and strengthen our commitment to serve with compassion. May every prayer, every gift, and every act of kindness remind those families who are struggling that they are not forgotten and that there is still hope for a brighter future.

You can find out more about our ministry partner Peace Bridges Organisation and their conflict resolution and family reconciliation program here >>