Changes in the Field

As 2007 draws to a close, I'd like to share some stories of our progress over the last 12 months in the rural countryside of Cambodia..

As you know we have been working for the last four years trying to bring water to thousands of people, in ten villages, who do not have enough for their crops. Their crops are their livelihood, and without this water, they cannot pull themselves from poverty.

My organization was founded to translate the needs of this impoverished community into actions - actions that will make an impact for generations. We're finally seeing huge strides towards completion of our reservoir.

Since receiving such tremendous generosity from you over the summer, we've seen many changes:

• We've successfully trained over a hundred community members into skilled laborers and technicians in infrastructure development.
• Cleared land-mines from 50 acres of irrigation area.
• Moved tons of earth to repair the mile-long retaining levee.
• Continued to supply clean drinking water to hundreds more people through our Red Filter Project.

We can still use your help. We know we are finally feeling the momentum we need to complete our largest project ever attempted - the Trau Kod Reservoir System.

Construction has been going along full speed for the last two months, and if all goes to plan, we'll be seeing an ancient body of water restored to its full, life-sustaining capacity in the next six months.

Please consider making a contribution to our projects, and help us see them through to completion. We have big ambitions for the future, and I look forward to sharing them with you soon.

Thank you for your support, and best wishes for a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Tobias Rose-Stockwell
Project Director
www.HumanTranslation.org