-= Sunshine Home =-
S U N S H I N E H O M E
Sunshine home has been in Cambodia – outskirts of Kampong Speu for many years. With much support and aid from church groups, this home has been established to shelter and educate the children of Aids patients. Sunshine home currently houses about 20 Cambodian children and aims to expand that figure to 50 by end of this year. The home is in the capable hands of Ms Pushpa, a Singaporean currently residing in Cambodia. Ms Pushpa and her associates have plans to start several more Sunshine Homes all over Cambodia, providing similar facilities, which include housing, educating and nurturing the children into young responsible Cambodians.
Sunshine Home is run solely on donations. Each child is taken under the wing of a donor, who provides for their well being. Children who have contracted the HIV virus are assigned an additional donor, who provides for their medical needs. These donors give a fixed sum of money each year with which the Home runs.
Mr. Sonny brought us to Sunshine Home. The journey was rather bumpy but the scenery was utterly amazing. Mountains and hill, endless acres of land, it was so different from what we have in Singapore. Sunshine home was surrounded by many mountains itself. It was lovely. The atmosphere was so serene and the environment seemed just prefect for these children. Ms Pushpa welcomed us and introduced us to her dedicated staff. We were then brought on a tour of the home. To our amazement, Sunshine Home utilized a high level of technology, such as the incorporation of solar power. Much of this technology has been brought in by Australian volunteers. The dorms in which the children reside in are well furnished. There are an optimum number of children in each dorm, to ensure comfort. Girls and boy sleep in separate dorms. Each dorm has a ‘house mother’ that looks after the children in that particular dorm.
When the children fall ill, there are quarantined and well taken care of in a room which is located away from the other children. Sunshine Home has a full-time nurse that takes care of the children’s health.
Many a time, we think that it takes someone with a lot of money to embark on a noble project like this. But this is not necessarily true. All one needs is a big heart, not a big wallet. Ms Pushpa, who left her own comfort to serve the society, and the many others who joined her in this quest, are indeed remarkable people. She houses the children of Aids patient. Whenever these patients are on their death bed, she seeks permission from them so that she can provide a better future for their children. We cannot imagine or express the gratefulness these patients feel. Man has always done great things to gain recognition, but its these unsung heroes, such as Ms Pushpa, that make us believe that the true meaning of greatness lies in seeing others happy.
With credits to Research and Development Group. =)
Sunshine home has been in Cambodia – outskirts of Kampong Speu for many years. With much support and aid from church groups, this home has been established to shelter and educate the children of Aids patients. Sunshine home currently houses about 20 Cambodian children and aims to expand that figure to 50 by end of this year. The home is in the capable hands of Ms Pushpa, a Singaporean currently residing in Cambodia. Ms Pushpa and her associates have plans to start several more Sunshine Homes all over Cambodia, providing similar facilities, which include housing, educating and nurturing the children into young responsible Cambodians.
Sunshine Home is run solely on donations. Each child is taken under the wing of a donor, who provides for their well being. Children who have contracted the HIV virus are assigned an additional donor, who provides for their medical needs. These donors give a fixed sum of money each year with which the Home runs.
Mr. Sonny brought us to Sunshine Home. The journey was rather bumpy but the scenery was utterly amazing. Mountains and hill, endless acres of land, it was so different from what we have in Singapore. Sunshine home was surrounded by many mountains itself. It was lovely. The atmosphere was so serene and the environment seemed just prefect for these children. Ms Pushpa welcomed us and introduced us to her dedicated staff. We were then brought on a tour of the home. To our amazement, Sunshine Home utilized a high level of technology, such as the incorporation of solar power. Much of this technology has been brought in by Australian volunteers. The dorms in which the children reside in are well furnished. There are an optimum number of children in each dorm, to ensure comfort. Girls and boy sleep in separate dorms. Each dorm has a ‘house mother’ that looks after the children in that particular dorm.
When the children fall ill, there are quarantined and well taken care of in a room which is located away from the other children. Sunshine Home has a full-time nurse that takes care of the children’s health.
Many a time, we think that it takes someone with a lot of money to embark on a noble project like this. But this is not necessarily true. All one needs is a big heart, not a big wallet. Ms Pushpa, who left her own comfort to serve the society, and the many others who joined her in this quest, are indeed remarkable people. She houses the children of Aids patient. Whenever these patients are on their death bed, she seeks permission from them so that she can provide a better future for their children. We cannot imagine or express the gratefulness these patients feel. Man has always done great things to gain recognition, but its these unsung heroes, such as Ms Pushpa, that make us believe that the true meaning of greatness lies in seeing others happy.
With credits to Research and Development Group. =)
posted by joycie ong @ 4:18 PM
1 Comments:
At 8:12 AM,
Charlyn said…
It really is quite interesting to see such technology in Cambodia. I like sunshine home because it is small and cosy. It gives me such a warm feeling.
Charlene
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