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Yeng Nov, Cambodia Photo: © 2019 ADRA | Frank Spangler
“We first heard about the EMBRACE program when the The subsidy that ADRA is providing for the toilet system has
ADRA commune supervisor came to visit us in our home. been a big help. We have always wanted to have a toilet but
One of the things that really caught my attention was when we have just not been able to afford the cost of putting in a
she said that as an EMBRACE member we would be eligible latrine and septic system. With the help from ADRA we had
to have a toilet system built by our house at a subsidized just enough to pay the difference. It worked out perfectly!
cost! I was very interested in that because we didn’t have a
toilet and we have been having to just go out into the field I am so grateful to ADRA Canada and the Canadian
and bush when we need to go. This has been very difficult Government for bring the EMBRACE program to our
for me and my family. Going out into the bush every time community. We have already learned a lot of good
you need to go is not nice at all, especially when it is dark. information on health, nutrition, and parenting in our reflect
You have to deal with mosquitos, wild animals, and circles. And now today, we are getting our own latrine! I
poisonous snakes. When it is rainy and slippery, it just makes want to wish all of the ADRA staff good health, wisdom, and
it so much worse! prosperity so that they can continue working with our
community and many other places.”
Now we will have a clean and sanitary system, that is
enclosed, that is safe, and private! The ADRA team is outside
right now installing our toilet. I am so excited and happy for
this.
Photo: © 2019 ADRA | Frank Spangler
