My name is Srey Nee-ung, I am a 13 year old girl and my favourite colour is red.
I live in the slums with my Mother, Beau, and my four younger siblings. I almost had another sibling, but the baby died before it was born because my parents had a big fight together.
Two months ago we all lived in Memot (between Kampong Cham and the Vietnam Border) but we moved to Kampong Cham because my father came to look for work. A month and a half ago, my Father’s friend invited him to go out and while he was out my Father witnessed two other men fighting. He tried to break the fight up, but they turned on him and beat him to death. My Father’s friend stood by and did nothing. I miss my Father. Now my Mum does her best to care for the family, I help her around the house while she sells vegetables to support us.
Before I came to the New Start School I had to beg in the market place, but now I am very happy because we get dinner at school so I don’t have to beg anymore. I love my school and most of all my teacher. I also know Jesus now and He helps me and answers my prayers. One night I went to sleep and dreamt that Jesus spoke to me saying, “Srey Nee-ung, I will look after you” so I now trust in Jesus. In the future I want to make clothes and help my Mum and family by providing money.
I live in the slums with my Mother, Beau, and my four younger siblings. I almost had another sibling, but the baby died before it was born because my parents had a big fight together.
Two months ago we all lived in Memot (between Kampong Cham and the Vietnam Border) but we moved to Kampong Cham because my father came to look for work. A month and a half ago, my Father’s friend invited him to go out and while he was out my Father witnessed two other men fighting. He tried to break the fight up, but they turned on him and beat him to death. My Father’s friend stood by and did nothing. I miss my Father. Now my Mum does her best to care for the family, I help her around the house while she sells vegetables to support us.
Before I came to the New Start School I had to beg in the market place, but now I am very happy because we get dinner at school so I don’t have to beg anymore. I love my school and most of all my teacher. I also know Jesus now and He helps me and answers my prayers. One night I went to sleep and dreamt that Jesus spoke to me saying, “Srey Nee-ung, I will look after you” so I now trust in Jesus. In the future I want to make clothes and help my Mum and family by providing money.
