"Geraldine is one of the world\'s most warm-hearted people. She is also fearless and tireless and the orphanage, which now exists in politically easier times, was both born and survived entirely as a function of her vigour, generosity and humanity."
Ambassador John Dauth, Australian Mission to the United Nations, New York
"In speaking for the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre in Melbourne 2 years ago, Geraldine Cox took us through the process of establishing the orphanage, Sunrise Children\'s Village, in a way that was frank, engaging and inspirational. By the end of her talk, there were few in the audience who did not want to get up and volunteer their services immediately in helping her secure the means needed to support her children. Geraldine is also able to place her activities in the context of the dynamic and changing political and social environments of Cambodia, offering a clearer understanding of a country that has experienced so much tragedy."
Prue Holstein, Executive Director, Asia Society AustralAsia Centre, Melbourne
"There are a lot of decisions that she made, by her own admission, could be deemed questionable. You always see the motives that are behind what she\'s doing and her first priority is the children, you know, in the orphanage and she makes no bones about that, so I think that\'s really admirable. She\'s not a saint, she\'s human. I was just incredibly moved by her and by her work."
Matt Damon, Hollywood
"The heroine at the heart of "My Khmer Heart" is such an astonishing, unpredictable, indomitable force of nature as to be wholly implausible, except for the fact she does exist. Think of Bertolt Brecht\'s Mother Courage, then add Mother Teresa, Hanoi Jane Fonda and the unsinkable Molly Brown.”
Kirk Honeycutt, the Hollywood Reporter’s Head Critic, Los Angeles
"Her commitment in bringing awareness about the plight of these forgotten Cambodian children will never be forgotten."
Danny Glover, Hollywood
“What an outstanding story this is and what an outstanding woman Geraldine is and what an amazing path she has travelled."
Harry M. Miller, Celebrity Agent, Sydney
\'Geraldine Cox has an extraordinary and important story to tell - and she tells it very well indeed.\'
Phillip Adams, ABC Journalist, Sydney
"SMEC as one of Australia’s leading consulting firms is also proud to be involved with Geraldine and her work in Cambodia setting an example of how Australian businesses can have a human face on the international scene for such a worthwhile project. Geraldine was one of the principal guests at the inauguration of the SMEC Foundation in 2002 and was invited to speak at the recent anniversary of SMEC’s 10 year’s of privatization in 2003 and this high regard in which she is held by SMEC management is a reflection of her never-ending efforts to further her goals for the Orphanage and its children."
Leigh Shalless, Senior Project Manager, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, Pakistan
"I have known Geraldine for more than 30 years. She has never taken the easy way out. She has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to endangered Cambodian children and energy levels to match. Her story is one of courage and heartbreak, of hard work and love."
Michael Mann, President, RMIT International University of Vietnam and Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Cambodia, Ho Chi Minh
Geraldine uses a big heart and openness, combined with subtle tact, to cross borders between cultures, which many people do not even know exist.
Warren Reed, former ASIS Officer and author of ‘Code Cicada’, Sydney
The orphans of Cambodia have a good chance with a mother like her.
Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen, Phnom Penh
She has the courage to believe she can make a difference.
Peter Ustinov, British Actor, London (deceased)
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