Experience has taught us that in the past when volunteers worked with us, the children bonded with them very quickly - they are so needy - that when the volunteer eventually left, the children were depressed and actually felt abandoned all over again. They do not understand why the volunteers can't stay forever.

Medical experts tell us what the children need is constancy in their lives and to see the same people around them every day. So to provide this we employ Cambodians on local salaries to do all the work previously done by volunteers and this seems to work well.

I am sure you will understand this philosophy.

There are also issues regarding Public Liability Insurance which make having volunteers financially risky for us.

But if you are ever in Cambodia we would welcome your visit for half a day to see what the children do at Sunrise, so please do keep in touch.

Sincerely,
Geraldine Cox