Cambodia united by philanthropy at Pchum Ben
The annual Pchum Ben festival period, a traditional observance steeped in reverence for ancestors, has evolved. Communities now unite in philanthropy, affirming the festival period’s role as a time of giving.
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Rainbow community fight for advocacy, equal rights
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Teacher fosters cross-cultural education
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Community Voices: Behind the Door shines spotlight on real-life struggles
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Disabled team turning plastic waste into treasure
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Donations fuel Japan Heart’s latest children’s cancer facility
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