In Celebration of US Independence Day - The Story of Sophak Kanika Ngoun

By Scott Rains on July 2, 2010 5:27 PM | 0 Comments

Brought to our attention by an organization that exports the best of the American spirit of Independence, Mobility International USA:

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Read Kanika's story in the Global Study magazine about how as a
Cambodian woman with a physical disability she received scholarships to
obtain her Master's of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Washington.

"I made gains every day in navigating the campus and my studies. I studied
how to organize communities, how to run and facilitate a support group, and
how to conduct a child development evaluation. Through my experiences, I
learned everything is possible with solid English skills and a clear study
and support plan."

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