Rom Dule Orphan Home

Rom Dule is the first orphan home located in the Svay Reing Province of Southeastern Cambodia. Situated right on the Vietnam border, this area was heavily bombed during the war. As a result, unexploded ordnance still litters the area.

Most of the villagers in Rom Dule try to make a living in rice farming. Random droughts and floods are one of the many problems that make harvesting a plentiful rice crop difficult. In addition to rice, the surrounding region’s agriculture comprises mostly of corn, potatoes, bananas, mulberries and cotton. However, high food shortages are primarily the result of poor soil conditions and the recurring cycle of flooding and drought. Suicide, aids, and land mines are just a few other contributors to the orphan population in this area.

The Rom Dule Orphan Home was dedicated and opened in late 2004. Every morning, the children begin their day with a morning devotional. After a time of bible study, worship, and prayer, they eat breakfast. Some go to school in the morning, and others attend school after lunch. When the children are not in school, they help with household chores; take a nap, study or play. The children enjoy playing soccer, Cambodian games, and learning traditional dances. Everyday, the children study English at a class held in the home. After studying English, the children participate in an evening devotional and then review their lessons before going to sleep.

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