To speak Movie now available in Singapore

Back in August 2009 we talked about To Speak - a movie about the work of Tabitha in Cambodia by Director Craig Ower. While you can always watch the movie in our “Tabitha in Pictures” section, the movie is also now available in Singapore at both Kinokunya and Popular bookstores. Or you always have the option to order the movie online.

Craig Ower - Director, To Speak

January Update from Tabitha Cambodia

Janne Ritskes - Founder of Tabitha

In her latest updated, Janne Ritskes, Founder of Tabitha Cambodia provides us with an update on work in Koh Kong and a new project in Pursat Province. Read the full report here: January Update

Note: The World Food Program reports that the unexpected rise of food and fuel prices in 2008 had a big impact on the population. A recent impact study on soaring food prices concluded that 1.7 million Cambodians experienced food insecurity as an effect of high food prices, and that this number was expected to increase to 2.8 million, a fifth of the population, during the next “lean season”. The study also found that 98 percent of the poor have incurred new debts and half of them cut back on food consumption or referred to inferior foods as a coping mechanism.

Welcome to 2010

Tabitha Singapore is back to work with a number of activities taking place in the coming weeks to support the 25,000+ families currently within the various Tabitha programs.

2010 will  be another busy year – thank you for your extended support from the entire Tabitha Singapore team.

For details on all upcoming activities, please visit our “Singapore Activities” page.

Additional pre-christmas events

Since we talked in our last post about some last minute opportunities to purchase Tabitha products, two more supporting organizations have come forward to support Tabitha. If you are still looking for that special gift for a special person – or just like to contribute to a good cause, head to these two events:

December 12, 10am t0 5pm: PharmaPlus Christmas Charity Fair at Camden Medical Centre (Google Map), Function Room #09-08. Supporting 14 Charities, including Tabitha, the event includes a lucky draw and Massage,

Charity Bazar @ Dbl O

Manicure & Pedicure Services to get rid of that special pre-christmas stress! For more information go here.

POSTPONED TO JANUARY 30!: December 19, 6pm t0 10pm: dbl O Christmas Charity Bazar exclusively supporting Tabitha. Dbl O Dance club, located on Robertson Walk, with the support of Carlsberg will be holding a late night Bazar, with 100 % of proceeds supporting Tabitha.
Thanks to all the volunteers and supporters!

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Last Chance to buy Tabitha Products before Christmas

With only a few more days before Christmas, make sure you take advantage of any of these opportunities to pick up some great Tabitha Cotton Industry products. Give some double happiness – one happiness for your loved ones and one for families in need. 95% of proceeds will go directly back to Tabitha Cambodia.

December 1 – 4, 2009: Christmas Sale @ The Singapore American School:

Come see us at the Singapore American School, 40 Woodlands Street 41. Every day from 11am to 1pm

December 2 – 3, The Fair at The Goodwood Park Hotel:

Open Dec 2 from 10am to 7pm and Dec 3 from 10am to 5pm.

For all activities, go here

November Update from Tabitha Cambodia

In her latest update from Cambodia, Janne Ritskes, Founder of Tabitha talks of Tuit, a 87 year old women caring for 4 children – and the thread of life.

“For each of you who have purchased an item of Tabitha’s cottage industry – each of you have carried that thread of life one step further. You have given life to so many for whom life was nothing but a thread.”

Read more here

Christmas Fair @ The Pines Club, November 30th

Only 5 days before another great opportunity to purchase some of the beautiful silk products produced by Tabitha while contributing to a good cause!

Vendors will be showcasing an elegant selection of Gifts, Jewelery, Fashion and more at the Christmas A-fair, held in the Grand Ballroom at The Pines Club, located on Stevens Road.

Entry and Parking is Free and  proceeds will benefit Tabitha, Caring for Cambodia and XSProject Foundation.

To see our new calendar of events taking place in Singapore and beyond click here.

Loung Ung: Activist, Author, Lecturer to speak in Singapore, December 2

Loung Ung

Loung Ung, Author of First They Killed my father and Lucky Child will be speaking at the

Singapore American School on December 2.

Angelina Jolie calls Loung Ung “a voice for her people and they are lucky to have her” and Washington Post says “Ung’s story is a compelling and inspirational one that touches universal chords.”

For more information, go here. To make a reservation, please email to learning@sas.edu.sg with Loung Ung in the subject line and indicate number of participants.

Pre-Christmas Tabitha Sales – Everywhere!

After a very successful Tabitha Autunm Silkfair, Tabitha products will be available for sale at a number of

Tabitha Silk products

events across Singapore. Why not give your loved ones some beautiful, handmade silk products this christmas? With all of the proceeds going directly to help the underprivileged in Cambodia, your gift will last a lifetime.

The full list of events is available here. To access the Tabitha Google calendar go here and if you like to join our Facebook Fan Group to stay up to date on all events go here.

Tabitha Silkfair – Tabitha Singapore’s biggest event of the Year!

The traditional annual Tabitha Silkfair will take place on November 10 – 12 at The Shophouse. As usual, a fantastic selection of silk products – bedding, accessories and gifts – will be on display, which have been produced as part of the Cottage Industry Program. With over 95% of the proceeds going directly to Cambodia, the silk fair regularly attracts hundreds of supporters from Singapore and beyond and is a fantastic opportunity to buy high quality handmade silk items while contributing to a good cause. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Silk Fair Fall 2009 Flyer