Northbridge Grade 12 student makes and distributes face shields to Cambodians most in need

Northbridge Grade 12 student makes and distributes face shields to Cambodians most in need The threat of Covid-19 demands us all to take additional health precautions, however some resources in Cambodia are in limited supply. Northbridge International School Cambodia Grade 12 student Nimol identified this and, as a result, took it upon herself to learn how to make face shields (nearly 1,500 of them!) with the support of a health specialist in Thailand.

The threat of Covid-19 demands us all to take additional health precautions, however some resources in Cambodia are in limited supply. Northbridge International School Cambodia Grade 12 student Nimol identified this and, as a result, took it upon herself to learn how to make face shields (nearly 1,500 of them!) with the support of a health specialist in Thailand.

She then traveled around Phnom Penh donating them to people who are in frequent human contact such as tuk-tuk drivers, market sellers and front desk personnel. She demonstrated great initiative, execution and generosity and can be very proud of her efforts.

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