i support world refugee day

i support world refugee day! & the UNHCR

Why?

When you’re driven out of a conflict zone, you need a place to stay- a temporary haven. UNHCR needs to be able to set up temporary homes for the people. The more funds they have, the more homes they’ll be able to make…. the more land they can lease = less people repatriated, more people surviving….

When there’s a conflict in your country and you run out, you’ll more likely to get face certain death if you had to go back in. Sometimes you can’t stay in border countries if you have visas and more often than not, people are being repatriated back to their countries.

I suppose I have a bit of a bad spot with UNHCR because they repatriated my family and others who died at the hands of Khmer Rouge (who were still at large in the Pailin area, even into the late 80s- but I suppose it’s because they didn’t know about the protracted war- a great number of people perish on their way back) but there’s a classic example of why we should give. Once you’re out, you cant get back in- and if you do, there’s a big chance you probably wont survive.

a preview of Under the Bamboo Shoots!

hi guys

the book wont be available until after 30 August 2009, but here’s a sneak preview from the prologue. Hope you enjoy it!

The silhouette of the Khao-I-Dang mountain range created a shadowy blanket over the settlement below. The dwellers slept, unperturbed by the sound of ominous night creatures howling from the mountains. They slept despite the roof of their huts crumbling onto them, and the straw from the tattered mats prickling into their already-broken backs. They slept despite the insects that crawled around in their huts, gnawing with excitement into their malnourished bodies.

This was the least of their concern. They slept soundly to the night’s lullaby, lulled by the gentle warm breeze that passed through. They dreamt of streams that carried with its flow fresh food and water, devoid of skulls and bones that made rest in their memories. Uh! They surely rested as if they were lying a feather bed. Well! that was until footsteps broke their slumber…footsteps from steel boots marching against the dusty red roads that decorated the camp floor and they dreamt no longer.

© Kalyan Tresha Ky 2009 (Under the Bamboo Shoots)

Here is the Khmer version of the poster. The website is coming very soon! all very exciting.

Join this page for updates on updates/launches and availability dates.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kalyan-Ky/86679951983

Au revoir lovely world

Swine Flu info from Govt…

hey everyone! 

just in case you’re interested, here’s some info on the swine flu from the govt in victoria, australia. 

details what swine flu is – and preventation methods. 

keep safe. Swine Flu-FAQs-26-May-2009

Under the Bamboo Shoots

Hey all! Official poster for my novel Under the Bamboo Shoots here: 

Under the Bamboo Shoots is a poetic thriller, exploring the “other side” of greener pastures. 

It follows the lives of Samay, Annabelle and Frederick – three people whose parents endured the horrific events of the Khmer Rouge, and the civil wars of Cambodia.

Kalyan tells their stories through vivid prose and daring poetry, detailing their ups and downs as they come to grips with growing up as second generation migrants, and putting into prospectus what their parents went through.

A tale of love, friendship, self-discovery and learning about the beauty of forgiveness, Under the Bamboo Shoots will give readers a glimpse into the civil wars of Cambodia through the eyes of their children, and through the eyes of the children, the victims and survivors will know their stories are not forgotten.

The novel will be launched on Sunday 30 August, 11.30am at the festival club, federation square. Will include short play + musical performances. 

Entrance is FREE, but spaces are limited, RSVP required  

Please RSVP here… http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=99516997992&ref=mf

 

Peace!