Cambodia
Cambodia
is a small nation ringed by mountains and lies on the peninsula
of Southeast Asia between Viet Nam and Thailand. About half of the
land is tropical mountain forests covered by dense foliage. The central
part of Cambodia
abounds with grassy foothills, rolling plains and lush lowlands. Monsoon
rains arrive in July and by October one fifth of the land is covered in
water. As the water recedes it leaves behind fertile soil for abundant
crops and the largest fish harvest in the world.
Over a thousand years ago Cambodia
was a great civilization that once controlled all of what we know as Indo China. It
was a land of splendor that supported a sophisticated society and inspired the
construction of immense, lavishly carved architectural wonders of the
world. The magnificent ruins of Anger Wat tell of the vanished glory of
this once powerful empire.
In 1975 tragedy fell upon the country when the Khmer Rouge took control
of Cambodia
resulting in the systematic annihilation of 50% of the population. Even
though Cambodia is now a
democracy the impact of this horrendous genocide is still present making Cambodia the
third poorest country in the world.
The beautiful people of Cambodia have a resilient spirit
and are striving to work their way out of the dire poverty forced upon them and
to regain the culture that was so brutally stolen from their hearts, and their
very soles.
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Qualifications for Parents:
Married and single. Flexible on parent's age. Other children in
the family is acceptable.
Children Available:
Infants, toddlers, some siblings.
Travel:
One parent, one trip of 7 days.
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THIS PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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WORLDWIDE Adoption
Services, Inc
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115 Conifer Road, Inman, South Carolina 29349
Phone 864-621-1228