“Zero Waste” Competition Continues…

With the Covid-19 situation in Siem Reap worsening, our new initiative “Zero Waste” Competition  isn’t proceeding as smooth as we would like to see.  Teacher Sarith, who is mentoring the working group reported, “Due to the many cases of Covid-19 even in rural villages, we are having difficulties to get in touch with our students.  Only a couple of our partner schools could contact the students who have smart devices and to explain about the competition.” ​

Hence, we have decided to extend the deadline of the competition to the 15th of August.  Hopefully, this gives us a greater chance to reach out to the students at home and allow them with more time to create their “Zero Waste” items for the competition.  
 
Although there are obstacles on our way and resources are limited in the villages, students Pokim and Bunsao are working hard and creatively on the project undeterredly.   With much effort to follow the safety measures and help from teacher Kimsong, they managed to produce a number of short educational videos for this important topic – Zero Waste!    ​

Who would have thought that this is the first time Pokim and Bunsao producing educational videos?  Working with Zeleen remotely, the team has produced some informative and interesting flipboards which became the centre of teaching materials. Seeing them talking about the environmental issues in Cambodia in front of the camera is just mind-blowing and inspiring!    ​

Pokim excitedly shared “Thank you to PeopleStories for giving me the opportunity to be brave by stepping out and talking about the disadvantages of waste in the educational video. I was so happy when I was making it.”  
 
We really are so glad to see the tenacity and enthusiasm from the team!  Pokim has clearly demonstrated to everyone her internal growth throughout the project.  From working with Zeleen from Singapore to producing flipboards, then to standing in front of a camera recording her first ever educational video…we are all so proud of Pokim! 

We are hoping that as the competition gains traction again, we will be able to spread the word and invite interesting creations from teachers, students and their families.  Can’t wait to watch the completed educational video and make them available for our scholarship students.   
 
 
Story written by: volunteer Zeleen Thum ​