Sewing Up a New Future For This Single Mom!

Chhean (chay-on) is a single mom doing everything she can to raise her two children.  Her daughter Lisa is 11, and son Dalis is just 3.  She struggles to make a few items of clothing and buy food for them to eat. 

“I could not grow my sewing business,” Chhean said.  “My income is not steady. We spent about a dollar a day on food. There was barely enough left for other expenses.

In addition to sewing, Chhaen is forced to work other jobs, like manual labor on a farm labor during planting and harvest season.     

“I wanted to help my mom, but sometimes she hides when she’s crying. I did not know what to do so I just hug her,” said daughter Lisa with tear-filled eyes.

One day, a pastor told Chhean about an after-school program supported by Operation Blessing and its children’s program, Orphans’ Promise. Chhaen signed Lisa up! There, her daughter received help with schoolwork and watched episodes of CBN’s Superbook.  After watching the story of David and Goliath, Lisa prayed to become a Christian!  

To help Chhean earn money to support her family, Operation Blessing provided her with a large supply of cloth, thread, and other materials to expand her sewing business.

“I cannot believe how you helped us! No one has EVER helped me before in my whole life.   I make traditional Cambodian clothes and uniforms for schoolteachers,” declared Chhean.  

Over the past few months, Chhean said her income has tripled! Now there’s money for food, school supplies and capital to reinvest in the business. 

“Thank you to everyone who sacrificed to give and help my family. You have made our lives more secure.  Thank you!” added the grateful mom. 
 

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