Category Archives: General interest

Rose Charities 2012 International Meeting

Come and join us in Penang in March !   (For agenda see www.rosecharities.net/notes click on ‘information’ )

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Rose Cambodia Rehab Centre Report 2011

Please click here for full *.pdf report

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New Zealand Eye Team help screen in rural Cambodia with Village Health and Community Development

John Veale and Mike Webber (Optometrist Consultants, from Rose Charities New Zealand) went to Cambodia in mid-December, 2011. Their mission was to once again spend time at the Rose Charities Sight Centre in Phnom Penh with staff, training, ‘fine tuning’ … Continue reading

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Cambodian physio kids enjoy new rubber floor

It first began a long time ago, in May 2010, when plans for the construction of a safe therapeutic area for children and other patients with physical rehabilitative needs became a reality. Things shot off to a quick start with … Continue reading

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Relief supplies for Thai flood victims, thanks to Rose Charities Singapore and Malaysia

Rose Charities Singapore has established a transport link into Thailand. Through a network of volunteers, friends and affiliates, emergency supplies are being purchased in neigbouring countries and transported to the areas in need. Donations in the past 3 days alone … Continue reading

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A big welcome to Rose Charities Singapore !!

Rose Charities Singapore (Lawrence and Mme Cheah on right) A Rose Charities Singapore has now been formed, assisted by Mr Lawrence Cheah and others.  The whole Rose Charities network extends a warm welcome to our new organization ! Rose Charities … Continue reading

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Keeler Slit Lamp for Rose Cambodia Sight Centre

Rose Charities New Zealand had purchased a new ‘Keller’ portable slit lamp for Rose Charities Sight Centre, Cambodia.  Mr Mike Webber (Wanganui, NZ)  who has provided huge support of the Sight Centre over the years, both with his optometry expertise … Continue reading

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Rose of Hope: Rehab, Education and Care for the disabled of Cambodia

Rose Cambodia Rehab Director Jo Thomson (Australia) examines a disabled patient Report on Rose Cambodia Rehab Centre in Investor Edge Magazine: Philanthropy Edge Section (click)

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“Access-for-All” – helping disabled women in Cambodia – a new program !

‘Access-for-All”    On Friday the 31st of July 2011, Joanna Thomson and her team at Rose Cambodia Rehabilitation Centre (RCRC) are excited to be attending the signing ceremony to receive a $20,000 (USD) grant from the Disability Inclusion Assistance Fund (DIAF). … Continue reading

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A student enjoys her elective at the Sight, Surgery and Rehab Centers

I loved my medical elective at Rose Rehabilitation/Rose eye clinic in Cambodia! I sit in clinics now wondering what I would be doing if I was still out there and reminiscing about this unique experience.  Cambodia as a country is … Continue reading

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