Day one at Treak Community School

Bright and early, we boarded our mini bus to Treak Community School for our first day in which the first half was devoted to learning about child safety and Cambodian history and culture. Then after lunch, the students headed into their allocated classrooms to begin the real reason for this adventure... classroom experience! Some were thrown right into it and were asked to teach a lesson while others were just asked to assist by interacting with the students. I was happily surprised at how those who were asked to teach without warning were so excited and positive about the opportunity. We enjoyed another group meal that evening at New Leaf cafe, one of the many social enterprises here that operates with a focus on empowerment for locals and low environmental impact. After that, students explored the city and weren't afraid to try a number of new things, as the photos will attest!Read more