Hi Marc,
Here is general information about grandma Koeun Sophal:
Grandma Khoern Sopal is 72 years old. She lives with 3 children and 28 grandchildren. They live in a very small rented house (20 m²) and pay 60 USD per month. There is not enough space, so some people sleep inside and some in front of the house.
They do not have enough food. Sometimes they find fish from the lake near by the village and spend their little money to buy rice for all the whole family members. Grandma works at a church and earns about 90,000 riel per month. The children often get sick with the flu and go to the community hospital for medicine.
They need food, a monthly payment rental house, medicine, and clothes. They have no food supply and very little money. In the rainy season, the family living condition is getting even harder due to the flood in their home area. Because they are sleeping on the floor and there is flooding, they will not be able to sleep in the house any more.
When we asked her what she wants the most, she said she wants her grandchildren to have enough food and to live in better living conditions. Life is very difficult, but she continues to struggle for her children and grandchildren.
I will find out more how to help the kids and grandma Koeun Sophal to live in a better condition.
