BGR International workers were saddened to find a stretch of villages in Cambodia overrun with alcoholism, illiteracy, and severe poverty with no signs of progress on the horizon. Parasites and dehydration were consistent issues in the community that were drastically affecting families’ appetites and energy levels. But your gifts to BGRI made it possible for […]
It can be very difficult to get access to healthcare and good hospitals in Cambodia. Remote villagers have to risk their safety on dangerous roads to big cities, and the wait for an appointment can be long and stressful. Especially for pregnant women, getting help with pregnancy and birth can be extremely hard. But your […]
Your donations made it possible for nearly 5,500 people to receive almost 1,500 water filters in 2019! This was an increase of almost 600 filters from last year. Additionally, the classes that you sponsored helped train nearly 2,000 community members in clean water and sanitation habits to keep their families healthy. Some of the skills […]
Tuberculosis and HIV are some of the lead killers in Asia. One of the main ways to help stop the rapid spread of diseases is through raising awareness and educating people on the risks and causes. Once those suffering from these illnesses understand their health issues, they are more likely to seek help and get […]
For the past year, you have been providing food to almost 100 families twice a month! Many of these families have been trying to migrate to other countries and, as they have been going through the anxiety of this process, you made sure that they had food on the table for their children. Through the […]
Villages in Thailand are experiencing a renewed sense of purpose because of you! Your giving made it possible for BGR International to hold life skills and leadership trainings for over 200 village leaders! Through these classes, villagers were able to start a barber shop, a breeding farm for pigs, and a community vegetable garden. All […]
Several earthquakes have devastated the Philippines since October of 2019. Over 350,000 people – 70,000 families – were made victims of these natural disasters. Evacuation centers in Mindanao are housing over 40,000 people and another 117,000 are without homes. The houses and buildings that are still standing are heavily damaged and growing weaker by the […]
Migrant workers are often treated poorly at their jobs, receiving lower wages for longer hours. At BGR International, we want to see migrants thrive in their new homes, not just survive. Feeling supported and valued in the workplace can change a person’s entire experience in a new country, so BGRI is helping a community in […]
