‘Take up your cross daily’
Hang Tran finds inspiration in how differently abled persons tackle life’s challenges in Cambodia.
Ms. Lin’s story of human trafficking
Hang Tran remembers a woman whose cry for help from the bondage of trafficking was heard by the Missionaries of Charity.
From harm to healing
A powerful reminder of the transformation of peace — from suffering to healing through the path of compassion
Brother Snake, Sister Rabbit
At Home of Hope, when a snake appears, a life-giving moment ensues.
Let your light shine
A young Cambodian with physical and developmental challenges shines and becomes a role model for others.
Love one another
The friendships and interactions among these youth can be both challenging and genuine and down-to-earth — a mirror for a reflection on love.
Who is my neighbor?
Hang Tran’s December 2021 newsletter: Welcoming and integrating a new resident at Home of Hope
Met a messenger lately?
Accompanying Cambodians through key life events taught Hang Tran the importance of steadfastness in adversity.
When Thom is recycling
Observing Thom, a young Cambodian with developmental disabilities, in action reminds Hang Tran to pick up a lot of other kinds of ‘debris.’
Gardening bears fruit
New sprouts of hope have grown from a garden at a Cambodian home for youth living with disabilities.
Thanksgiving in a time of pandemic and flooding
Our relief efforts in the wake of the recent typhoons
