The Jom Family
Our Story
Jom Kunthea and his wife Khon Vanny live in the back of the creek; in a small unstable house with their four children, their new baby and Khon’s mother. They have a debt of over $1,500 USD but still manage to send four of their children to school. They would love to save up enough money to open a small shop selling food or snacks, but their dream is for their children to get a good education and set them up to get good jobs.
Family
5 kids
Current Employment
Fisherman, fish seller
Current Debt
$1,575 USD
Total Goal $6000
Our Story
Jom Kunthea and his wife Khon Vanny live in the back of the creek; in a small unstable house with their four children, their new baby and Khon’s mother. They have a debt of over $1,500 USD but still manage to send four of their children to school. They would love to save up enough money to open a small shop selling food or snacks, but their dream is for their children to get a good education and set them up to get good jobs.
Family
5 kids
Current Employment
Fisherman, fish seller
Current Debt
$1,575 USD
Total Goal $6000
$4000 -Primary Education
$2000 – Debt Rescue
Urgent Needs
Primary Education – $4000
Provide land, buildings, teachers and resources to expand SALT School giving the Jom kids the opportunity to receive great primary education.
Debt Rescue- $2000
Release the Jom family from crippling debt with zero interest, slow payback programs and employ a team of village officers to support their journey.
Urgent Needs
Primary Education – $4000
Provide land, buildings, teachers and resources to expand SALT School giving the Jom kids the opportunity to receive great primary education.
Debt Rescue- $2000
Release the Jom family from crippling debt with zero interest, slow payback programs and employ a team of village officers to support their journey.
$4000 – Primary Education
$2000 – Debt Rescue
How You Can Help
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Set Your Goal
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— the Jom family’s full needs of $6,000
— an urgent need of $2,000 or $4,000
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