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How can you help?

​We know there are many worthy causes competing for your precious time and hard earned money. 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.

Here are just some of our results...
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Hundreds Educated

We've educated hundreds of Andong children through our early childhood literacy programmes.
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10 New Classrooms Built

In January 2022, we opened the doors to ten new classrooms at Kork Rokar primary school.
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Community Centre ​

In February 2025, we opened our purpose-built Community Centre - home to all our programmes. 
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Employment Pathways ​

Among our university graduates is our first Medical Student, who became a Pharmacist. 
To support us, please click the 'Donate' button below, enter the amount you wish to donate, and follow the check-out process. Every donation, no matter how big or small is greatly appreciated, thank you!!
Make a donation securely online via Paypal.
Or, contact us to arrange alternative payment methods.

Join our current projects

We're building a playground and community garden!

This year, our focus is on creativity and adventure, which is why we're looking for supporters to help us design and install a playground at the local primary school and a garden on the roof terrace of our new community centre.

We'll spend 2025 on the design and planning phase, and then take a 10 day tour of Cambodia to install the projects and experience the wonder of what was once, the Pearl of Asia.

Want to join us?
Download the Info Pack

Or 
get in touch with our Founder Marijke, to enquire about this experience.

Financial Support

Make a Donation
All donations are appreciated, regardless of size. You can select a specific project to support, or leave it up to us. Regardless, we'll ensure your hard earned cash is spent in the most meaningful and sustainable way.

Give the Gift of Giving
Not sure what to buy that person who has everything? Or, keen to gift something more meaningful this year? Our gift certificates are available online and guarantee the feel-good factor, while benefiting worthy educational causes. Check them out here.
Make a donation securely online via Paypal.
Or, contact us to arrange alternative payment methods.

Volunteer

Organisations
If you're an organisation looking for an employee engagement or social responsibility initiative, we'd be happy to work with you to tailor a suitable program. Our Founder & Director is also a Marketing Consultant and can also assist in managing your external marketing communications for such programs, to ensure your business receives recognition for giving back. Our first CSR program won an international CSR award - check it out here.  We're also keen to work with higher education groups to provide opportunities to connect youth with those less fortunate in Cambodia.

Individuals
As an individual, if you can commit to a minimum of 3 months, you'll make a huge impact in Andong. We accept volunteers  with a wide range of skills, from teaching or business through to building and construction. We work with a local volunteer agency to ensure visits are safe and meaningful for all involved. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more.

Volunteer Trips
From time-to-time, we plan and coordinate volunteering trips for groups and individuals. Our next volunteering trip to Andong will take place 12th-21st January 2026. You'll stay in Phnom Pehn, learn about local history and culture, visit Andong, volunteer to help complete our Community Centre build and then fly up to Siem Reap to experience the Angkor temples and visit social enterprises making a difference for local people. If you want to join us, watch the video above or register your interest here. You will need to be in good physical shape to volunteer in the heat, be insured and vaccinated, and up for loads of fun!

Join Us

Join or host a fundraising event
Our next fundraising event is in Auckland on August 30th. It's a quiz night to help finance our Community Centre build. Tickets will go on sale shortly so watch this space!

If you'd like to host your own fundraising event, get in touch. We'd be delighted to support you with any information you need on our work to get others involved.

Let's get social
Support us with a follow on our social media channels:
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Have other skills that might help us out? Let us know, we're always up for working with and learning from others.
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  • OUR PROJECTS
    • Education
    • Community Development
    • Income Generation
  • Get Involved
    • Ethical Travelling
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  • Donate
    • Gift a Donation