Seeing is Believing

A short story about Radeth
I had a chance to meet this young woman and her story is something that speaks truth to many Cambodians in today's gerneration. She is studying computer sciences at the local university and the expectation from her family is to find a job to support not only herself, but her family as well. I can sense a lot of pressure for her since she is the eldest child in her family. So Radeth works very hard in her studies and is very determined to succeed, not only for herself but for her family.
Over the last seven years, her eyes have started to deteriorate and this is causing a lot of concern for her. She has not yet seen an eye doctor but instead uses the quick fix of street eye glasses - similar if people back home were to buy eye glasses at the local 7evelen. For Radeth, there is simply no tangible money for the concern to be cared for.
I will be taking Radeth to a professional eye doctor and purchase prescription eye glasses for her. The cost? Almost the same as back home. Right now, Radeth puts herself in harms way by even riding her moto around town - those people back home who need to wear glasses can understand this importance.
This small, but very important deed, is from my aunt Inga. Thank you. This is something that means the world to Radeth and it is one small step in favor of humanity.