The Cambodia Rural School Project
The Brighter Tomorrow School
(September, 2001)
Mao Chan Eng is a 13-year-old fifth grade student. He was ranked ninth in his class of 15 students. His father is a village chief.
In Their Own Words. . .
| On the new building: | “My house is about 1 kilometer from the school. My two younger sisters and I travel by foot. We like going to school because we love learning and we like the new school building very much. It is cooler than the old building, and has a toilet.”
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| On school subjects: | “I haven’t any subjects that I dislike. I like them all.”
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| On his hobbies: | “I do housework and help my parents. Sometimes I play shuttlecock and badminton with my friends.”
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| On his family: | “My parents want me to graduate from higher level schools, because they want me to have knowledge.”
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| On his future: | “I would like to become chief of a garment factory.”
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| Message for the donor: | “I thank the donor of the Brighter Tomorrow School for allowing me and all the children to gain knowledge. I wish this donor good health.”
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