Thursday, October 09, 2008

News from Friends-International


 

 

As usual there is plenty happening at Friends-International.

We've created a new Friends News page to share our stories - here are just a few highlights of our activities over the past few months. More soon!

 

'What I See When I Close My Eyes' - Now Showing!

The documentary featuring children from Mith Samlanh continues to win awards at film festivals around the world.

 It has just been nominated for the "Best Documentary' at the International Film Festival in South Africa!

Friends around the world

5 new members have joined the CYTI network, which is now up and running in Asia, Africa and Central America.

 

FI wins 2008 Espiritu Award

Friends-International is one of 4 organizations in the world to be awarded the 2008 Espiritu Award

 from the Isabel Allende Foundation.

 

The award recognizes Friends-International's work in Cambodia with children who have been victimized

or exploited by human trafficking.It is a great honour that Friends-International continues to be recognized

 for its commitment to working with marginalized and vulnerable children and youth.

Makphet and Noi Noi have moved

Makphet Restaurant and our Noi Noi shop have just moved to a new location in Vientiane, Laos.

The beautiful old Lao house has been transformed and the students are busily creating some

great Lao dishes from the new menu.

 

For more of the latest Friends-International news check out our new Friends News page.

 

 

From the team at Friends-International.

 

 

 

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