Yesterday began with an interview I’ll never forget. A woman who left home and family to work in a factory in Malaysia — but ended up in domestic servitude, beaten and abused. She finally returned to Cambodia but was paid not a penny of what she earned.

She exuded sadness and regret, but you could tell how much her children loved her. They knew what she had done for them, even though they couldn’t express it.

Luckily, we ended the day on a light note — at a chick farm that’s providing a good income for a father and his family.

Years ago, this man also left Cambodia in search of work. He wasn’t cheated as the woman was, but this successful business is guaranteed to keep him here. After the interview, I took a tour of the chick farm.

Is there anything cuter than a clutch of baby chicks?  I’ll let you decide!