Around the world, the COVID crisis has significantly increased the risk of family separation. But because of Holt sponsors and donors, vulnerable families have what they need to stay together. View a slideshow of families in Cambodia who received COVID microgrants to start small businesses they can sustain throughout the pandemic.

woman and two children smiling sitting by cooking supplies
During COVID, Mou and her husband received a microgrant and resources to start a small business selling noodles and cakes. With the income they earn, they can support their four children and keep their family together.
woman standing by red freezer
This mom received a freezer to help her start a small business and earn an income to support her family during the pandemic.
man and woman standing by supplies
This family already had a strong business raising and selling frogs. But when the pandemic hit, they needed additional resources to sustain their business, which sponsors and donors provided through a generous microgrant.
woman serving noodles to customers at outdoor stand
When this mom lost her job due to COVID, Holt Cambodia helped her start a small business selling noodle soup — giving her enough income to support her children.
woman proudly standing behind sewing supplies and mannequin
With the help of a microgrant, this mom bought the supplies she needed to start a sewing and tailoring business.
man standing with water pump and generator
When this father needed help supporting his children during COVID, Holt sponsors and donors provided a water pump generator and pipe to start a small business he could sustain throughout the pandemic.

Around the world, the COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Cases continue to spike in communities where sponsors and donors support children, and families continue to struggle with loss of employment, school closures and sick family members.

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