Phen Ravy

Phen Ravy, age 44, is a widow and lives with her children in Phnom Penh. She has a business renting rooms to the garment workers, typically earning around $7 each day. She has a few rooms and the rent ranges from US$25 up to US$45 each month. Phen has five children, one of whom is married and no longer lives with her. To contribute to the family's daily income, Phen is supported by her daughter name Duk Keo Lina, who works in a restaurant, and makes around $5 per day. Phen still has two nieces who are under her care as well. To rent more rooms to the garment workers, she would like a loan to build more rooms. ( Mrs. Phen is pictured inside her house.)



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