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It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes, their loved ones or the basic supplies they need to survive.

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March 31, 2011

WASH on film: getting started

It’s time to begin filming. It’s a long drive from Phnom Penh, especially with a flat tyre. But we got...

March 10, 2011

Working women with families

Another friend of mine recently became a single parent. Her baby is less than a year old, but her husband...

March 8, 2011

WASH on film: setting the scene

I’ve just returned from visiting tiny Pon Chea village where we began making our film about water, sanitation and hygiene...

March 1, 2011

Filming in Cambodia

I’ve been working on the development of a film about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in rural Cambodia. Over the...

February 16, 2011

Working around the clock

I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and...

February 8, 2011

Dengue Fever

Before I fell ill, I hadn’t been feeling well enough to work for two or three days. But I still...

November 12, 2010

Sharing the basics

This is the sort of pump which is generally used in rental house areas, including my family’s home. This single...

October 8, 2010

Pchum Ben Festival: Respecting ancestors

This weekend is the conclusion of the Pchum Ben festival, a 15-day period of reflection, paying respect to your ancestors...

September 30, 2010

Just Scraping By: Everyday life around my home

As a worker on a low wage, sometimes I get scared when I imagine my future. I worry that when...

September 29, 2010

Water filters: truly amazing

Water filters have created a wave of excitement in Takeo Province, Cambodia. Part of a huge water-focused project supported by...

September 14, 2010

Sustainable Change: Disaster Management

Disasters are happening everywhere, wreaking havoc across the globe. This week, I talked with San At about the impact of...

September 9, 2010

All about weddings

I recently attended a friend’s wedding ceremony. The couple come from different ethnic backgrounds, which made this ceremony quite unique....