The team of 9 from the IM Group in Birmingham returned home Monday 9 February after undertaking a week that each team member will never forget.  Several reported that it was a truly significant time in their lives as they worked alongside some of the poorest, gaining insights about not only those we serve but about themselves too. The team had a packed schedule…

Nine staff members from the IM group arrived on Sunday and have undertaken an action packed few days. They visited Tuel Slang and the Killing Fields – which give a deep and sobering perspective on how Cambodia is today. It is hard to believe the genocide yet with so many graves and bodies, it is a grim reality. Working alongside…

This just made me laugh

Interesting to see how you can make concrete look beautiful.  this house has been made of concrete yet looks like wood, simply by the use of a plank.  be an interesting way to finish building nicely at low cost.    

Been an enjoyable few days getting to know the updates of what is happening here and preparing for the team. When I arrived it was great that Penny and Ruth (old Mission Direct friends) had a spare room and gave me a base in Phenom Penh as I was able to do a bit of shopping and book the restaurants…

Off to Cambodia and arrived after a 16 hour trip and missed a night with the 7 hour time difference.  Didn’t start well as I mistakenly took 46kg to check in at Thai airways, only to find their allowance was 30kg.  One bag was entirely full of football kit, donated by Kitaid which I was taking to provide a team…