Schools for Children of Cambodia

Eighteen kilometers outside of Siem Reap, on a flooded field stands two thatched roofs, serving as make-shift classrooms, butted up against a concrete block of 5 additional rooms. This is Phoum Stung Primary School, a school which provides education to over 500 students from four neighboring villages...

Only 26% of Cambodian children who are of official age for secondary education are enrolled in school. 1 Although there are a variety of reasons why students may drop out, in the areas of Siem Reap where SCC works, the most notable reason is a shortage of money. For families who struggle to support their...

Jay Chea Lim, SCC's prized local staff member who has been with the charity since April 2006, has been promoted to full-time Project Coordinator. At a young age of 26, Jay has an unmatched passion for education and helping his country's children. In fact, when he's not supporting SCC school...