Heather Graham Talks To GlobalGrind About Education In Cambodia (PHOTOS)

Unless a horrific tragedy happens, as consumers and producers of media, we sometimes forget that the world beyond America's borders is inhabited by human beings who have less than us. We also forget that there are people with enterprising spirits and hearts who are interested in alleviating the suffering of the less fortunate. Hollywood actress Heather Graham is one such person.  

Graham, who performed memorably in films like "The Hangover" and "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," has been an active member of the The Cambodian Children's Fund. The not for profit organization aims to provide education for children suffering horrific poverty in the East Asian country, whose infrastructure and economy was annihilated during both the Cambodian Civil and Vietnam War. 

GlobalGrind caught up with Graham hours before a fundraiser for The Cambodian Children's Fund on Monday night in New York. Here's some of what she said.

GlobalGrind: So why are we here tonight?

Heather Graham: The Cambodian Children’s Fund is the most inspiring thing I’ve ever seen and they are educating these kids that live in garbage dumps. They are giving them an amazing [opportunity for education] – it’s incredible.

Photo credit: Scott Neeson.