It was a stunning sight to behold.  Seven young women each clutching the string of a balloon; seven counselors supporting each young woman with an arm on their shoulder; all heads bowed in silent reflection or prayer. 

It's Tuesday morning and I've just arrived at work... it's a lot cooler today because of the rain last night, which is always pleasant, but am feeling a little fragile... I got a ride on a tuc tuc today with a consultant who's here with us for the next few weeks, but normally I would be riding on the back of a motorbike taxi, something I've been doing ever since coming to Cambodia six years ago.  For the past 2 ½ years I have had one particular driver who has driven me all around Phnom Penh, taking me to work and back, to meet friends, to church...

Thoughts from Kabul as Hagar's CEO, Talmage Payne spends time in Afghanistan.

This afternoon, four Career Pathways students had their final cooking assessment at the Chegann training restaurant, and did an excellent job! They've been training for 6 months with Hagar Catering, learning about hygiene in the kitchen, how to use various equipment, different food groups and of course many new wonderful Khmer and western dishes.  For their final test they were given envelopes inside which was the name of a dish they would have to prepare...