We've been supporting sustainable education and employment opportunities in Andong since 2009...
Andong is a displaced community about an hour from Phnom Penh. With little-to-no access to clean water, sanitation, education or medical care, we focus on practical projects that provide long-term, sustainable solutions in education, family support and income generation.
While small and independent, our goals are big and our approach involves local knowledge and engagement. Our model involves highly skilled international volunteers working with a wide range of Khmer employees, from teachers and caregivers to lawyers and construction project managers. We’re proud of the supportive team we’ve built and continue to develop – a team that is dedicated to the needs of the community, and to ensuring that we are accountable for every dollar of money donated.
While small and independent, our goals are big and our approach involves local knowledge and engagement. Our model involves highly skilled international volunteers working with a wide range of Khmer employees, from teachers and caregivers to lawyers and construction project managers. We’re proud of the supportive team we’ve built and continue to develop – a team that is dedicated to the needs of the community, and to ensuring that we are accountable for every dollar of money donated.
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It's been over five years since our 80s quiz night in 2019! We were blown away by all the support of the evening, getting us to reach our $10k goal. And, now we're back to to beat it with our 90s theme.
Covid scuppered a lot of our fundraising plans in the years that followed and it impacted Andong. But, we're now back up to pre-Covid capacity, supporting the community again with education and employment opportunities.
So much development happened during the time we were distanced. Phnom Penh's urban sprawl has given rise to new opportunities around the village. Our micro-financing projects have taken off, as the surrounding environment now includes a lot more wealth and custom.
And so, we're now investing in building a community centre for the people of Andong. A safe place for everyone to learn and grow - to be supported and to support others.
With just around 70% of the build funded already, this is what we'll be fundraising for during our quiz night. We hope you can make it!
Covid scuppered a lot of our fundraising plans in the years that followed and it impacted Andong. But, we're now back up to pre-Covid capacity, supporting the community again with education and employment opportunities.
So much development happened during the time we were distanced. Phnom Penh's urban sprawl has given rise to new opportunities around the village. Our micro-financing projects have taken off, as the surrounding environment now includes a lot more wealth and custom.
And so, we're now investing in building a community centre for the people of Andong. A safe place for everyone to learn and grow - to be supported and to support others.
With just around 70% of the build funded already, this is what we'll be fundraising for during our quiz night. We hope you can make it!
We believe education is the key to eradicating poverty
Supplemental School ProgrammesThe opportunity to learn is something most of us take for granted but in Andong, it is a luxury many can not afford.
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Income GenerationKeeping kids in schools requires security of income for parents and caregivers. Training and employment pathways are fundamental.
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Community DevelopmentSuccessfully educating a village requires a strong community and collective
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Maximum Impact for Every Dollar
We're grassroots, but our impact is unparalleled in Andong.
Our overheads are covered by private donors, meaning more of your money goes straight to Cambodia...
Our overheads are covered by private donors, meaning more of your money goes straight to Cambodia...
Hundreds EducatedWe've educated hundreds of Andong children through our early childhood literacy programmes.
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10 New Classrooms BuiltIn January 2022, we opened the doors to ten new classrooms at Kork Rokar primary school.
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Employment Pathways Among our university graduates is our first Medical Student, who became a Pharmacist.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”
- MARGARET MEAD
