Postcard "Joy" A6

In June, during my first trip to Cambodia, I strolled through Lolei village with a friend when an elderly man greeted us with a wide, toothless smile. His joy was so infectious, I wanted to capture that moment on paper.

The next day, I returned to his home and presented him with the drawing. His smile grew even brighter as he examined every detail, playfully mimicking the pose, proudly showing his missing teeth, and laughing heartily.

After leaving Cambodia, I created a joyful reel inspired by him, sold artwork with him and decided to return in August to surprise him with a gift.

When I found him again, we chatted with a translator. He revealed he was struggling with health issues. We took him to the doctor and found that it that his condition was caused by his poor diet.

This prompted us to initiate a food program in his village, providing essential groceries to ensure everyone received the vital nutrients they needed for better health.

Many older people in poor countries don't get enough healthy food. They often eat just rice because they don't have much money. Our program helps by giving them food with the things they need to be healthy.