Just outside Siem Reap, in the middle of emerald-green rice paddies, stands the stilt house of Ma Srey and Pa Kru. It is warm, welcoming, and full of laughter. Photos of their own children’s milestones line the walls — a graduation, a birthday, moments of pride.

Now, their home is a refuge for three teenage girls who have survived severe abuse and exploitation:

• Thida, 13 — still battling constant headaches after being beaten with a frying pan by her mother.

• Daneth, 14 — trafficked into sexual exploitation by a trusted family member.

• Kunthy, 15 — sold into domestic work and trapped in abuse.

In Cambodia, fostering children outside of blood relatives is rare. But Srey and Kru chose to open their home because they believe it is right. As a community leader, Srey knows their example can inspire others to see family in a new way.

Here, healing happens in everyday moments. Srey comforts Thida through her migraines. Kru makes Kunthy laugh with a joke. Daneth begins to smile when her foster mother celebrates her school achievements.

Alongside the love of this family, Hagar’s case workers, counselors, doctors, and legal team provide holistic care — from therapy and school support to medical visits and, when needed, legal protection.

Every day in this house, safety replaces fear. Laughter replaces silence. And three girls are discovering that they are worthy of love, and that they belong.