Hagar is all about each client’s individual
journey to restoration and wholeness.
What struck me this week is the creative
means that Hagar uses and the awareness that clients display of the journey
that they are on.
I attended a photo exhibition this weekend for
several Hagar girls who had undertaken a photography workshop. Tim and Deborah
from Ireland volunteered to teach the girls about photography and give them an
opportunity to express themselves through various assignments; and raised funds
for the girls’ cameras. The photos on display were striking.
The photo here is of a one of the girls’
mothers in the field that she works. She told us that the photo depicts the strength of the Cambodian people - her mother looks out
over the field with hope toward the future. Another photograph she took was of her shadow. She said that her shadow is like her past. Sometimes she tries to hide
from it. It might not seem very pretty but God sees it and it is beautiful
to Him. Logan will be involved in a fundraising event to auction the photos
online…so watch this space!
-Karen
In other news, we are enjoying biking to and from work on our push-bikes! We work at the main office for Hagar in the NGO district, about 15 minutes ride from home. There are about 35 staff at the main office, 10 of which are ex-pats. I am pictured below with Vatanak - she is the CEO's executive assistant, so I work closely with her.
Keep up the updates guys, loving what your both doing and I hope you continue to be inspired and challenged everyday. Keep up the good work.
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