Sunshine House Story

Sunshine House developed after humble beginnings in 1995 when Dr Gary Hewett, together with a small team travelled to Cambodia. On seeing the nation and its people in crisis he decided in some small way to help.

At first short-term medical teams visited Cambodia in 1996 and were followed later by full time staff to lay a foundation to what we now know today as Sunshine House.

It was in 1999 that a team member (Lesley), reported back on the many children who were orphaned as a result of AIDS and left to live on the streets because their extended family, afraid of contracting AIDS, wouldn't care for them. This led to the inception of our first Sunshine House.

By the year 2000 land was purchased in Kompong Spue and the first buildings were erected to make a home for children orphaned due to the ravages of AIDS. Awareness Cambodia recognises this situation and is committed to providing these orphans with the necessary resources to give them hope for their future.

Through the generous donations of individuals and organizations, Awareness Cambodia Inc has been able to build a small village on the site, housing Khmer staff, children and a full time volunteer nurse and her family.

We are encouraged by the progress the children are making. It will be great to see them mature into adults, going on to make a difference in their nation.

Sunshine House is now fully functional. It has a fully integrated Eco-Farm operating, with daily hands-on participation from all children who are able. That participation ranges from feeding the animals right through to computerised animal management. We know this is all part of equipping our children to stand up and make their contribution to Cambodia's future.