meet our people
who we are
Susie and Narith doing a maintenance audit on a toilet block
our people in Cambodia
Thy and Narith
Thy is the project manager and team leader for running water project and is the Deputy Director of the Planning and Health Departments of the Provincial of Education in Kampong Thom. Thy's knowledge, management and communication skills are what makes the projects happen.
Narith is Principal at Porpel school. He also brings great orgnisation and practical skills to the team.
The running water project emerged from a strong working relationship and friendship among Thy, Narith and Susie as a result of their involvement with Teachers Across Borders Australia Inc. The 3 met in 2006 during the first programme of teacher training workshops offered in Kampong Thom. The project started by drilling wells for 3 schools and now covers 56 schools and over 14,500 students and teachers.
Narith and Thy testing a new hand washing station at Roussey Douch. Image: Susie
our people in Australia - about the board
Susie - executive director
Will - deputy director and chair
Lisa - secretary
Liz - treasurer
The board members and any Australians involved with the delivery of projects do not receive any income from the running water project.
All costs including travel, accommodation and living expenses are covered by personal finances.
our people donating
The Rotary Club of Camberwell have been long term supporters of the running water project (previously operating as the Well Water Project). They have donated a large proportion of the funding for the projects completed in Kampong Thom.
Rotary funded toilets with plaque of thanks. Image: Thy
about Rotary Camberwell
Narith and Thy with the principal of Korky. Image: Susie
about Pearse Financial
Tom Pearse of Pearse Financial has also been a long term supporter of the running water project. He is a founding member and within his business his clients are asked to make a donation as part of their contractual fee to one of three not-for-profit organisations. His T-shirts have made it all the way over to Cambodia and stylishly worn by Thy and Narith in their photo of introduction.
family and friends
We are very grateful to all the families and friends who have donated to this project and previous projects.