{"id":3946,"date":"2026-04-13T09:08:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalteer.org\/helpinghands\/?page_id=3946"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:53:54","slug":"impact-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.globalteer.org\/helpinghands\/impact-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tImpact Stories: Changing Lives in Rural Cambodia\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee how lives are being transformed every day through community programs.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow Are Students\u2019 Journeys Changing Lives in Cambodia?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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At Helping Hands Cambodia, each story shows how <\/span>supporting child education<\/b> can change lives. From building confidence to reaching further education, these stories show a real and lasting impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1.<\/span>Reaksmey: From Shy Student to Future Coach\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cI would like to become a coach one day, so I can help other kids like me.\u201d In sport, Reaksmey found confidence, purpose and drive. Her journey from shy student to young role model shows how our dedicated coaches can change a life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2.<\/span>From Enrollment to Graduation\u202f \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Graduation numbers peaked in the post-COVID recovery years (notably 22 graduates in 2021), showing the program\u2019s ability to keep and re-engage students through ongoing community support.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t3.<\/span>University Pathways Are Growing\u202f \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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We have awarded scholarships regularly since 2014, helping first-generation university students make a huge difference for their families and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4.<\/span>Nutrition Drives Attendance\u202f \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An average of 21,700+ breakfasts per year shows Helping Hands\u2019 belief that learning starts with health. Peaks in 2022\u20132023 reflect post-COVID recovery and growing engagement, helped in part by our volunteers.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Vegetable production has grown steadily to 1,000+ kg in 2024, improving food security. The reduced program costs are another key sign of stability for donors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Annual spending stays closely in line with income. The sharp rise in 2024 reflects the programs scaling up, not rising costs, and is a sign of donor trust and program growth.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReal Change Through Education\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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These stories show the impact of regular support for children. With access to education, nutrition, and guidance, children build confidence and create positive change in their communities. Programs that offer the chance to support education in Cambodia<\/a> or teach English highlight the true value of community action in creating lasting change.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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