Dr. Beat Richner

This Swiss doctor is the countries biggest advocate for children and the health care system. He puts on a concert every Saturday night, playing his cello and making appeals for donations to the children's hospital. The 5 hospitals operate 85% on public donations, with everything free for any child in the country. He is an amazing man and makes you wish you could do more. All my Kiva money will be going to Cambodia.

Winter Holiday - Part 5- Siem Reap

February 19th 2010
After much debate and consideration, we decided to fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap rather than take the bus/taxi. It was the most expensive flight that we had, but in the end decided that we didn't want a 10 hour bus trip and made it an anniversary present to ourselves to fly. (Number 30!) I regret that we didn't do much local transportation on our trip, but maybe next time we will be more advent ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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