Our Girls

Two little girls, living in poverty were being used as child labour to help their parents meet basic living needs. Their parents  loved them dearly, but, due to circumstances and financial hardship, were unable to look after them in a way that every child should be looked after. The police were about to intervene and…

Naang

 Naang is a woman who is involved with the work of The River Team.  She is quite poor and lives in this tiny hut.  Despite her financial poverty, Naang is a generous woman, opening her tiny house each week for people to come and connect and discuss life issues.  Those who attend her meetings must …

Cultural Exchange Evening

The local government recently organised with us, a “Cultural Exchange Evening” between the local Hang Dong youth and 22 Australian year 10 and 11 students recently served with us at The River.  The evening was attended by a number of local dignitaries who were delighted to connect more closely with us and our visitors.    …