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By following the link in this article you can view some photos of the one hectare organic farm - an integral part of the Humanitus Centre for Learning and Rural development.

Mkak Primary School – New classrooms in process of being built.

Now that the rainy season has passed work is continuing on the second toilet block at Mkak Primary School.

We received news some time ago that construction of the second toilet block at Mkak Primary school had been completed and are happy to be able to share the photos with our supporters.

The Humanitus Foundation are thrilled to announce that construction has been completed on Mkak Primary School's toilet block and a water tank for storing safe, fresh drinking water has been installed.

Mkak Primary School flooded

Humanitus are thrilled to announce that through a casual clothes day at Melbourne Grammar Schools Grimwade House and private donations from 'Friends of Humanitus' we have raised the required amount needed to construct a block of toilets at Mkak Primary School in Cambodia.

A lot has been happening at Mkak since we last updated our news section. Please go to our projects page and visit the Mkak photo update section of our website

A new report released by AID/WATCH, has revealed that an AusAID supported railway rehabilitation project in Cambodia has led to the displacement of hundreds of people and prompted the near shut-down of civil society.

Denzil Sprague has designed a very impressive and apt logo/badge for the Pichey Rangsey School. At the moment the logo is on their sports uniforms however it will eventually be on their school uniforms at only $1 per badge.

Monica Pitrelli investigates the impact of tourists visiting orphanages in Cambodia.

Many of you will remember Srey Sro, a student of the 6th Grade at the school who was badly in need of dental reconstruction work. Her personality was clearly affected by the condition of her teeth, reflected in lack of confidence, low academic achievement and often poor health, all of which sometimes kept her away from school.

Another health incident arose recently with a happy ending. Here is Denzil's report ...

On Sunday Juanuary 1st 2012 a special party was held for the students of teacher....

Transcript and photos from email sent to Jeffrey Richards (Humanitus) from Denzil Sprague (Pichey Rangsey Primary School)

Denzil's cousin recently visited the Pichey Rangsey School.

Last Wednesday, 30th November, was a busy day and the health care programme was an exciting distraction from lessons at Pichey Rangsey Primary School. All 710 students were given parasite control tablets and Vitamin A. This was the recommencement of the health care programme for the students.

In June 2012 Ms Fiorella Soci from Caulfield Grammar School visited the Pichey Rangsey School. We were very pleased to receive such wonderful feedback from Fiorella and would like to share her message and photos with you.

On the 6th October 40 would be football stars from Pichey Rangsey School went on a school excursion to the Navy training centre near Phnom Penh for football training, a pork and rice lunch and to later watch a practice match played by the Cambodian Eagles Football Team.

When a team of Directors and volunteers last visited SFODA in July 2011 Emmy had just arrived at the orphanage.

SFODA Orphanage are facing yet another challenge in their day to day struggle to provide accommodation for 52 Cambodian orphans.

Report on effects on schools, students and teachers:

A recent trip to Cambodia was enhanced unimaginably by a day spent with Denzil Sprague and our visit to the Pichey Rangsey Primary School. Already impressed by the resilience, warmth and happiness of the people we were meeting, we were expecting the school to present a similar positive atmosphere. We were totally unprepared for the overwhelming joyfulness and excitement that erupted as we drove through the school gate, to be surrounded by masses of cheering students. Denzil is clearly a hero to the children, teachers and the families in this rural community.