The world pandemic of COVID-19 and the subsequent loss of tourism has thrown our 135 families even further into poverty. The majority of our beneficiaries now have no income whatsoever, and are relying on monthly food security, education and emergency outreach support from REACH. Through this economic collapse, our integrated programs are keeping more than 200 children from the slums of Siem Reap in the education system.

We give our families hope so they resist the temptation of dropping out of school, crossing the border illegally looking for work that does not exist, or become victims of human trafficking. These scenarios are very real and both often lead to children being lost in another country and never returning to their home, causing untold trauma to siblings and parents, a pain that never lessens.

To replace our planned inaugural charity bike ride, our team has developed a creative fundraising event which involves strengthening the REACH community by providing our impoverished teenagers with a life-changing experience…one which they will cherish for a lifetime.

With borders still closed, our major fundraising event canceled and no volunteers able to visit, to make it through2021, we need to raise substantial funds. That is why, in January, 2021, our REACH youths and our dedicated staff will be cycling 200kms in 2 days in support of our school.