Preparing to leave
As I finish packing in preparation for my departure, I find myself anxious, nervous, and excited for what awaits me in Phnom Penh.
Last week, I met with Kimberly of the UMN Human Rights Center for a brief orientation. During our meeting, I realized that I would soon be in Cambodia and working with Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC) to combat human trafficking. I also realized what a great opportunity I have through this internship to help people.
I was very fortunate to meet Saroeun, a Cambodian-American Ole, who knew my younger sister from St. Olaf. Saroeun's parents are survivors of the Khmer Rouge, and she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. She is a really amazing woman, and I hope to spend more time with her this summer since she will also be in Phnom Penh. I also met fellow LAC intern Mike Neaton and his wife. They spent 3 weeks in Cambodia last summer, and they provided me with a lot of good advice.
I leave tomorrow morning. I'm excited!
Last week, I met with Kimberly of the UMN Human Rights Center for a brief orientation. During our meeting, I realized that I would soon be in Cambodia and working with Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC) to combat human trafficking. I also realized what a great opportunity I have through this internship to help people.
I was very fortunate to meet Saroeun, a Cambodian-American Ole, who knew my younger sister from St. Olaf. Saroeun's parents are survivors of the Khmer Rouge, and she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. She is a really amazing woman, and I hope to spend more time with her this summer since she will also be in Phnom Penh. I also met fellow LAC intern Mike Neaton and his wife. They spent 3 weeks in Cambodia last summer, and they provided me with a lot of good advice.
I leave tomorrow morning. I'm excited!
posted by Laura at 6:38 PM
7 Comments:
Hey Laura Ann!
I can't wait to check this cite often to see how things are going for you. I'm so proud of you! Good luck!!!!
Love you!
Laura-I hope you have a wonderful time. I used to handle a lot of the sex trafficking issues when I worked at the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims. I miss you and hope you have a blast.
Laura -- Happy to see this blog, I'll look to it to live vicariously...
I wish you the best, and admire the heck out of you
Laura,
You have more courage than me. May peace, joy and contentment make their way into your heart and soul.
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Laura: We love you! We are excited to hear all your wonderful adventures. Have a great summer and don't hurt yourself carrying that huge backpack. (I think it weighed more than you!) Love you!
Mom, Dad, and Pamela
hey laura
I forgot about this, so i had lots of reading to do today. But it's great to hear from you and see what you're doing. Love you lots
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