One of beneficiaries in Prasat Village, Mr. Chan Sovan Chai, 40, said that “At the beginning, I do not expect too much supports from CWS. On May 8, 2009, when I received the distribution card, which indicates clearly the different items that my family will get, I was very happy because I knew what I am going to get. I think that CWS is very thoughtful to provide us with the clothes and water filter”. He also said that the fact that CWS listed the items in the distributing card was significantly reducing jealously among people and they learned what it meant to be equitable, honest and transparent.

Chai’s family of 6 members received 15 cans of canned fish, one plastic sheet, 2 mosquito nets, one sleeping mat, one ceramic water filter, two pieces of body soap and one pack (0.9kg) of detergent.

His wife, Ms. Moeut Thy, 35, also shared her happiness with what CWS have responded to her family and other IDP. “Our clothes were completely destroyed in fire. During the fighting on April 03, because we were hurry I could only take two sets of clothes with me while my husband could take 3 sets. I have only two sets of clothes and it is very difficult as I had to change quite often because of the rain and dirt. Now with two more Sarongs, I am now fell relief as I can change my clothes as needed. I want to thank CWS for giving our family the basic need at the right time”.

Chhai and his wife Thy have 2 sons and 1 daughter. They had stayed in Prasat Village for 6 years as a tour guide to Thai tourists at Preah Vihear Temple. Unfortunately, due to border tension especially after June 2009, he could earn about 2,000 Riel (USD 0.5) per day and after fighting on October 15 and again on April 03, 2009, he could not earn any single Riel to support the family. “I have to depend on relief that government provided”, said Chai.

Like all the IDP in the camp, this family has faced many problems which included health issue resulted from unclean water, mosquito, insufficient sleeping material, insufficient food supplies, their children schooling and even the clothes. The words of this couple reflect the common problems that all IDP have been facing since April to now May 2009.

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